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You get trapped

by your fears.

“My sister’s taking me horseback

riding,” says Maggie. “Want to

come?” Horseback riding! That

would be so much fun! But what

if you’re no good at it? What if

you fall off? What if you get hurt?

“Sorry,” you say, “I have to study.”

You can’t stop

criticizing yourself.

“Great job,” says your teacher.

“You played that beautifully.” Was

she even listening? What about

the wrong note you played in the

fifth bar? The performance is this

weekend, and you’re going to stink.

You can’t have fun.

“That was the best movie ever,” says LaToria as

you leave the theater. Was it? You wouldn’t know.

You spent the entire show wondering why Simon

hasn’t answered your text. Did you say something

stupid? What if he’s sharing it?

You can’t stop worrying.

You’re going on vacation. Yay! Only . . . did Dad put your bag in the car?

Did Mom lock the door? What will the hotel be like? What will you eat?

What if you get lost? What if the cat— “What if you stopped asking

questions for once?” says your brother.