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Dealing With Uncertainty
By admin | December 29, 2009
“The greatest loss of time is delay and expectation, which depend upon the future. We let go the present, which we have in our power, and look forward to that which depends upon chance, and so relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty.” – Seneca (5 BC – 65 AD)
What’s This Uncertainty About?
Well, according to Seneca uncertainty has been with the human race for quite some time. Where’s this uncertainty come from? Fear about the future? Fear of the unknown almost always cause stress. However, experts estimate that at least 90% of the things we worry about never come true! Yet, how much time and energy do we waste worrying about what may never come?
If you’re feeling anxious or worried about what might happen, use these tips to help alleviate your fear and stress:
Avoid worrying about the “What ifs.”
Instead of sitting around imagining all the bad scenarios that could possibly happen, funnel your energy into taking action to improve your situation, find a solution to your challenge, or work around the problem.
Adopt an optimistic attitude.
Redirect your thoughts so you vividly imagine good outcomes. It’s a funny thing, but expecting good outcomes more often results in the positive outcomes you desire!
Live in the moment.
As mentioned earlier in these posts, when you’re focused on this moment, worries about the future just don’t exist.
Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
BB
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