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Worry facts for kids

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Mental state in terms of challenge level and skill level, according to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

Worry is an emotion. It means that one feels stressful or he or she is panicking about something. It is felt as anxiety or concern about a real or imagined issue. Most people experience short periods of worry in their lives, but it is not normally a problem. In fact, a small amount of worrying may even have good effects, if it makes people take precautions or be more careful.

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  • Rama became very much worried about Sita. His brother Lakshmana consoled him

    A depiction of Rama in the Ramayana. Worried about his wife Sita, he is consoled by his brother Lakshmana.

  • Worried little girl

    A young girl looking worried

  • Guido Reni 040

    Guido Reni's 17th-century painting of John the Baptist depicts anguish and worry.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Inquietud para niños

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