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MANAGING UNCERTAINTY
By Larry Deavers
Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life . Since most circumstances that impact us are beyond our control , we can feel powerless when we dwell excessively on controlling outcomes . When we allow anxiety over the future to dominate our thinking , we often try to lessen this feeling by attempting to control circumstances or other people who are outside our control . This almost always backfires by damaging our relationships , our work environment and our overall ability simply to enjoy life .
So , what are some healthier ways of managing uncertainty ?
STAY ON TOP OF WHAT YOU KNOW HAS TO BE DONE . The better you manage your known obligations , the easier it is to adapt when you get blindsided by the unknown . If you tend to procrastinate or put tasks off until the last minute , you are ill-prepared for some unexpected demand to blindside you . One of the best practices to ensure that you are prepared for the unexpected is to routinely stay on top of what you already know has to be done . Building in a cushion by doing tasks in advance relieves a good deal of pressure and allows you more flexibility in moving things around to accommodate this when it occurs .
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BUILD IN A BUFFER . Whether it is finances , time or stress , avoid making a practice of operating as close to the edge as possible ; you will , inevitably , find yourself “ overdrawn ”. Even though you may not know what unexpected expense , frustration , or time demands you may have in a given day or week , you can bet there will be something . So , build in a “ miscellaneous ” category into your budget of money , time and energy that can be allocated for whatever comes up .
GATHER INFORMATION . Most often , stress is the result of the anxiety we feel over our fear of the unknown . Even though you may not have an absolute knowledge of what may happen in your job , relationships or finances , you can do your best to gain as much knowledge as you can so that you are better prepared and can more accurately anticipate outcomes . Gathering the information you need to understand something that may be stressing you can give you the insight to make your best decisions and help you feel more in-control of your thoughts and emotions .
SET REALISTIC GOALS . We often under-estimate how much time , effort or money a project will take . Unexpected expenses or delays can escalate our tension , frustration and irritability . You can make your goals more realistic by accommodating these factors when estimating what the given project will demand of you . This also applies to other goals , such as