I've often found that the feeling of anxiety grows and becomes more heightened when questions go unasked. When we have uncertainty it creates a gap. And for those that are prone to anxiety that gap gets filled with pessimistic possibilities. Often once the feeling of anxiety has started to grow, asking questions feels too difficult … Continue reading Asking questions and eliminating uncertainty
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Uncertainty is inevitable
We often make the mistake of thinking that the best way to deal with uncertainty is to remove it from our lives. It makes sense because without all these unknowns there is less risk and you will feel safer. But the problem with this approach is that you can't control everything. Uncertainty will always be … Continue reading Uncertainty is inevitable
Minimising uncertainty
One of the triggers for anxiety is uncertainty. It's fair to say that uncertainty is a part of life. However, there are plenty of times in life where you can seek clarity to help fill in the gaps. This can be done by asking more questions. Questions like: When would you like me to complete … Continue reading Minimising uncertainty
Assuming the worst
Often when when we face a new situation that involves uncertainty, we automatically assume the worst. We make up a story about how bad it'll be, how everything will go wrong and how maybe we'd have been better off if things stayed the way they were. But, change is inevitable and so you have to … Continue reading Assuming the worst
What’s the point in having a dream life?
We often end up pushing what we really want to the side in favour of something considered more realistic. The point in having a dream life is being able to acknowledge and accept that where you are may not be where you want to be, then finding ways to bridge that gap. It's not about … Continue reading What’s the point in having a dream life?
Updating your comfort zone
Every once in a while you may be forced to come out of your comfort zone. The idea that what you resist persists is true, some things just can't be avoided. You've probably been resistant and stuck in your comfort zone because you're scared, the uncertainty is overwhelming and you've become comfortable with what you … Continue reading Updating your comfort zone
Making plans for the new year
Setting goal or making plans for the coming year might seem like a waste of time. We're in a period of great uncertainty and many of us may have already experienced a long list of things we planned to do in 2020 remain undone. However, I think a lot of people did much more than … Continue reading Making plans for the new year
Sometimes you don’t need advice
I am a firm believer that in almost every moment, you know exactly what you need to do and exactly what decisions you want to make. So often we see advice from others because we feel stuck or get overwhelmed by possibility and uncertainty. However, what I've learnt even is that when you allow yourself … Continue reading Sometimes you don’t need advice
The worst possible thing
What do you do when the worst possible thing happens. And by worst possible thing I mean something unanticipated, something that you didn't plan for that throws you off course. The common and perhaps most easiest way to react is panic. Like a sort of 'Oh my goodness, what I am I gonna do, everything … Continue reading The worst possible thing
Something to look forward to
This is one of the easiest ways to feel better about life. Instead of gazing into the abyss of nothingness wondering what the future will hold, you can set yourself up with something to look forward to. It could be a catch up with a friend in a few days time or a holiday a … Continue reading Something to look forward to
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