These days, I don’t ask myself “What could possibly go wrong?” because I know the answer might be:
- every little (and big) thing one’s catastrophizing mind might think of and
- other things, too.
Asking myself “What could possibly go wrong?” is not my favorite waste of time, because expected and unexpected things go wrong every minute, every hour, every day.
However, there is a way of asking that question that assumes a positive outcome. For example, what could possibly go wrong if I share all my photos from yesterday?
And what could possibly go wrong if I share another version of “You’re My Favorite Waste of Time”?
Finally, what could possibly go wrong if I ask for comments and express gratitude to all my readers, including YOU?
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
Nothing and everything and that’s okay
This comment is everything, beth.
Thank you for putting your two cents in every dang day, Ann.
Thank you for your dang loyalty and support, my friend.
I can think of a few things that can go either way today, Ann. Hoping they go the best way.
We’re both hoping, Maureen. ❤
If it goes wrong, you may be able to fix it.
If you can’t fix it, you may be able to change it.
If you can’t change it, you may be able to achieve the same result in another way.
If you run out of options, move on to something else and, while your back is turned, the original problem will either be solved or will no longer matter!
What could possibly go wrong with you around, Peter!
That photo with the statue of the man and his kid – that’s incredible!
That’s a statue of a Ted Williams (a famous baseball player) with a young fan and — you’re right — it is incredible. I love seeing it on my walk to work every day and I love seeing you here, Gigi!
Thanks Ann!
Sometimes it takes me a lot of time to come up with an appropriate comment here, but I never think of that as a waste of time.
Every thing you write is appropriate, Chris, and a great use of everybody’s time.
I think “fretting” has to do with the nature of someone’s character. It is a waste of time, but it also depends on the situation. I always found it interesting that what goes wrong has more weight than what goes well. Have a nice day, Ann
Thank you for this very interesting comment!
I think asking what could go wrong is good as long as you don’t dwell on the bad possibilities. It’s good to develop an alternate plan and then go on as you need to.
What could possibly go wrong with great advice like yours, Lisa? ❤
I often feel if it can go wrong it will, not true but feels like it
You’re right, Joanne. It is not true but it FEELS like it. Thanks for another great comment.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered:
What could possibly go wrong when Ella and Maria are in my blog? Great to see you!
I didn’t know much about this song until I read on. Her voice was such a musical instrument, however, that lyrics never really mattered.
It’s about an older woman who dates a younger man.
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i’m expert at catastrophizing. LOL! It’s a skill I’ve honed for more than 60 years! 🙂
I wasn’t familiar with Lil Bub! 😦
I featured Lil Bub in a blog post earlier this year, Debra, but now I can’t find it! That could definitely happen on WordPress. I’m so glad I’m familiar with you and I hope we both become less familiar with catastrophizing!
I found my blog post that included Lil Bub, Debra. Here it is:
https://annkoplow.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/day-2361-if-life-seems-hopeless/