Don't borrow trouble

Meaning

This means you should not worry about problems that have not happened yet. It is a gentle nudge to stay present rather than inviting stress into your life prematurely.

Wise, calming

Used in a sentence

• Why are you worrying about next year's taxes now, do not borrow trouble.
• She keeps imagining worst case scenarios, but I told her not to borrow trouble.
• There is no point in fretting about the meeting, so do not borrow trouble.