I’m going to be bold and say, “You want uncertainty in your life.”
Hear me out …
Let me first start by asking, How do you respond when life throws curveballs?
Uncertainty often brings up anxiety, stress, or even a sense of dread when the future feels unknown. Recent job market fluctuations and industry shifts have left many people questioning what comes next. Career changes, life transitions, and unexpected challenges can leave us feeling uneasy—but uncertainty doesn’t have to be all bad.
In fact, uncertainty holds the potential for growth, creativity, and new opportunities. While we can’t eliminate uncertainty, we can learn how to embrace it and reduce the discomfort it often causes.
So, uncertainty is your senses telling you change is happening, and it’s time to respond.
Over the next 8 weeks, I’ll be sharing my favorite tools and exercises to help you not just survive—but thrive—during uncertain times. Sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss any of them.
Some tools will focus on managing anxiety and stress, while others will help you open up to new possibilities and activate more positive emotions.
And today, the first one …
Today, Tool #1 – Reframe Uncertainty
Uncertainty isn’t just something to fear—it’s a natural part of growth.
As Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr say in The Upside of Uncertainty, “humans need surprise, spontaneity, and change—things that are inherently uncertain.” Without change, we’d be bored and stagnant. When we reframe uncertainty as an opportunity, we move from fear to hope.
Here’s a quick tool to help you shift your mindset when uncertainty feels overwhelming:
Use “Name, Challenge, Reframe?” Approach
- Name: “This is a pessimistic response.”
- Challenge: “Do I really know this to be true?”
- Reframe: “What good could come of this situation, and how can I make that happen?”
Yes, we are taking a negative and moving into a positive.
This Week’s Challenge
I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and share:
Can you think of a time when something positive came out of a challenge or uncertain situation?
Next Week
Next week, I’ll be back with another tool for thriving through uncertainty. Can’t wait? Check out my blog on How to Become More Comfortable with Uncertainty for a sneak peek at what’s coming!
Need Support?
If you’re craving personalized strategies to cope with uncertainty, let’s chat! Email dianna@collierclan.net for a free consultation.
Dianna Collier 