How to Thrive Amid Uncertainty in an Endlessly Changing World

People who have taken risks successfully will tell you that change is inevitable and that you should embrace it. Those who have survived the abyss of uncertainty will tell you to have strong faith and believe you will make it to the other side. Yet when you are trembling and unsure of your path, these recommendations are as reassuring as weather reports, leaving you staring blankly into the abyss of uncertainty that stands before you. What should you do when you feel uncertain in every waking moment, and how can you better manage yourself now, when the future seems bleak and impossible to navigate?

Neuroscience research has identified five key areas you can adjust to help navigate uncertainty.

Uncertainty arises from ambiguous inputs, external and internal noise, insufficient information, or imperfect information processing. By addressing each of these factors progressively, you can become someone who thrives in uncertainty. When uncertainty hits, don't try to solve everything. First ask: Where is the uncertainty coming from? Then use three tools for your main source of uncertainty.

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