Life is full of unforeseen events and circumstance. Now more than ever (hello, COVID-19) we are all-too-familiar with the anxiety and stress that uncertainty can bring into your life. Even with ample planning and strategizing, encountering experiences that you were not prepared to face is inescapable. These uncomfortable moments in life seem to be mandatory for everyone regardless of their social or economic status. While it is a natural human instinct to want agency over your surroundings, this isn’t always possible. Even though life can throw unexpected curveballs at you, we believe that it never hurts to have a strategy in place to protect your peace. That’s why we’ve created some helpful tips to deal with uncertainty and guide you along your journey with the unknown:
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- Be Gentle with Yourself. Everyone handles ambiguities in different ways. Some people have less trouble coping with uncertainties than others, so it is important to be kind to yourself while you navigate this trying time. It is also helpful to not compare your experience to those around you. Everyone feels things differently and just because your friend seems to be handling a situation better on the outside does not mean that they are not struggling to deal with these changes in their life. Be patient with yourself in the meantime.
- Deal with Uncertainty – Limit Exposure to the News and Social Media. In our hyperconnected world, it is hard to turn off – especially when we feel like we need it the most. Forcing yourself to not pay attention to what is going in the world can be an overwhelming challenge. However, obsessively checking your phone for updates will only manage to keep you stressed and frantic. Plan ahead and tell your loved ones that you are taking a break from social media. Also, be sure to avoid the news especially at times that could disrupt your sleep cycle.
- Acknowledge Your Fear. Shifting your perspective about what uncertainties do for you in the long run can ultimately help you deal with them more effectively. It is important to acknowledge that not all of life is under your control and that you must let certain things unfold naturally. Whenever the thought of uncertainty makes you anxious, try to take a step back and remember a past instance when overcame a challenging time in your life. Be sure to ask yourself: “What did that lesson teach me, and how have I grown since then?”
- Deal with Uncertainty – Be Curious. Uncertainties present you with infinite opportunities for growth. In fact, during the 2008 recession, some of the world’s most successful companies were created, such as Uber, Airbnb, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Think of this mysterious time as a blank canvas, where you can map out an entirely new path for yourself. Perhaps this uncertainty presents you with the opportunity for harnessing your full potential for unprecedented growth.
- Hope is Essential. As humans, our minds tend to automatically gravitate towards the worst-case scenario in every situation. Not only does this instinct worsen the fear inside of us, but it also prohibits us from seeing the good that can come out of our current circumstances. Instead of instantly perceiving the worst outcome from this period, try to shift your mindset. The next time you feel your fear of the unknown creeping into your psyche, try to picture yourself at the end of this ordeal. What will you feel like? The answer is probably happier and wiser than you are now. When you allow your mind to perceive these uncertainties as positive, you will be able to deal with them more productively and to your benefit.
- Deal with Uncertainty – Lastly, Believe in Yourself. If you are unable to perceive a situation as positive, it is important remind yourself of how strong you really are. Think about all your abilities and past successes and how they have directly led you to every good thing in your life. When you believe in your own coping skills and adjustment mechanisms, you will be more prepared to welcome the uncertainties that will periodically enter your life.
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