Are You Also Dealing with Uncertainty?

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Rana El Deeb, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.

Worry and uncertainty are part of life. Many issues will always be outside your control, and your approach to life and uncertainty will be vital to holding on to yourself.

As humans, we crave security in our personal lives. We want to have control over our lives, and being safe is a big part of that. But uncertainty and fear can, at certain times, makes one feel powerless and anxious about where one’s life is heading. Feelings that these situations create can slurp happiness and drown an individual in sadness or anger, leaving you in a downward spiral of ‘what-ifs’ and what the next phase will bring.

While some appear to like taking chances and living impulsive lives, others find this uncertain random life extremely distressing and problematic. Not everyone handles uncertainty the same way. Unquestionably, not everyone can have the same level of tolerance regarding uncertainty.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by these kinds of feelings, know that you are not alone. It is also essential to understand that no matter how hopeless and helpless you feel at this time, there are ways you can handle times of uncertainty.

Three Proven Strategies For Reducing Anxiety
Here are my 3 proven strategies for reducing anxiety and confronting uncertainty with more confidence:

1. Have a journal
Writing down your thoughts and ideas on paper or digitally helps a lot. It helps reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. It also helps improve the health of our immune system by lessening the obscurity of our emotions. In essence, it helps us get clarity on what we want to feel, what we need to do, and how to focus our efforts in the right direction for better execution.

2. Have plans but leverage results
Uncertainty is shrouded in a lack of knowledge about specific things. You should test one or two of the solutions you believe are best and keep an eye on how well they function. If one of the possibilities encounters an unforeseen hurdle, then the other might be the solution, or you might discover a better way of approach.

Put efforts into getting into actions instead of dwelling or fall on thinking and assumptions.

3. Engage in what matters most
When facing a mental roadblock, you must know that trying to ignore or get obsessed about it won’t help. While the urge to worry and obsess comes, you should know that it does not take you any closer to solving it. One way of escape is to engage in what matters most to you. Spending time with loved ones and friends and doing what you love will help you manage your time better and take your mind off obsessing over uncertainty.

Let’s face it, there will always be uncertainty in our lives. Learning how to handle these uncertainties is a valuable skill that will be of help to you. Trying my 3 strategies explained in this article will help you transform your mindset about uncertainty. Know this, when storms come, it is for learning and growth. Embrace uncertainty, build resilience, leverage your gifts and strengths and use it to rise above worry.

You can do this!