One Research-Backed Method To Deal With Uncertainty

<p>Human nature is a paradoxical blend.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9598544/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Stability might bore us</a>, but when we face the unknown and unpredictable, fear grips us,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/11/lab-science-uncertainty" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">making us feel unsafe and vulnerable</a>.</p> <p>During my childhood, uncertainty was confined to eagerly awaiting grades, the fear of defeat in games, or the sting of potential romantic rejection. These concerns, though weighty then, were comparably manageable.</p> <p>However, as we grow into adulthood, uncertainty becomes more complex and unsettling. This heightened level of uncertainty brings about a darker shadow and inflicts a deeper, more intense pain.</p> <p>Even worse, there are people out there dealing with even scarier unknowns, whether it&rsquo;s because of certain illnesses or the dicey dance between life and death. We might have experienced a similar sensation at the height of the COVID-19 outbreaks in 2020 and 2021</p> <p>You can find lots of advice, like&nbsp;getting ready for the worst scenario,&nbsp;having a backup plan,&nbsp;seeking more information, and many more. Sure, these pointers help deal with uncertainty, but sometimes they might not fully tackle the heavy stress that sticks around for the long haul.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/better-humans/one-research-backed-method-to-deal-with-uncertainty-d30859d3bee1">Website</a></p>