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Published Aug 23, 2021

How to Thrive in Uncertain Times

Strategies and mindset shifts to manage anxiety and stress in uncertain times, focusing on what you can control to create internal peace and certainty.
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  • Personal Growth

    In times of uncertainty, focusing on personal development can provide a sense of control. explains that while we can't predict the future, we can work on ourselves to be better prepared for whatever comes our way. He shares his own experience of 16 years of self-improvement, emphasizing the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health 1.

    You can make yourself stronger right now, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, by the work that you put into yourself.

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    By concentrating on these areas, we can create a foundation that helps us navigate life's uncertainties with greater resilience 2.

       

    Environmental Control

    Creating certainty in your immediate environment can also help manage external chaos. suggests controlling aspects like the people you surround yourself with, the food you eat, and the water you drink 3. These small actions can provide a sense of stability and control in an unpredictable world.

    You can create certainty in a lot of things around you in your immediate environment.

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    By focusing on what we can control, we reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier to handle external uncertainties 4.

       

    Anxiety Management

    Managing anxiety involves recognizing what we can and cannot control. advises creating a 'peace filter' to block out unnecessary stressors and focusing on internal certainty 5. He highlights that anxiety often stems from trying to control the uncontrollable, such as other people or future events.

    Anxiety comes from the future as well. Thinking about what the future could be.

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    By letting go of these futile efforts, we can reduce anxiety and focus on what truly matters 6.

       

    Present Focus

    Focusing on the present moment is crucial for reducing worry about the future. explains that stressing over potential future events can ruin the present 7. He suggests asking yourself if you are safe right now to ground yourself in the present moment.

    Why would I ruin my current moment right now, this beautiful day, thinking about something that might or might not happen in the future?

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    By concentrating on the here and now, we can create a sense of certainty and reduce anxiety about the unknown 8.

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