We hate uncertainty, yet we seem addicted to it. We have 24/7 news, amplified by other people's views via social and other media, which dominates our attention even though very little of it will affect us.
It's easy to ignore the things we can change, when we can find people we can blame for the situation we are in.
Nothing is certain, except death and taxes, so let's flip this. Uncertainty is the norm, and always has been - we're just exposed to rather larger doses of evidence than our predecessors.
We can deal with it, with a few simple rules:
Understand that you see the world as you are, not as it is, and give yourself time to reflect. Go for a walk, meditate for a few minutes. take time out. Recognise that those monsters are ones you've built.
Observe. What's unfolding in your world, what new information is out there that really impacts you? How are you - Well? Stressed? - see point 1. You see things as you are. Acknowledge that, and start from there.
Orient yourself. How does who you a…
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