Saturday, December 22, 2007

How To Handle Fear Of Unknown

Taking the time to research can eliminate many things you don't know about a project, an event, a health concern or a relationship. When you are prepared, doubt retreats and confidence grows. In short, expect the best, prepare for the worst.

During a stressful job with many unknowns, you should prepare ahead of time, but once the job begins, try to stay in the present and focus on the process of what you are doing.

Always remember, if everything was known, we wouldn't continue probing. If explorers and scientists had not surmounted their fear of the unknown, we'd still be all cooped up on one or two continents and terrified of fire.

Expect the unexpected is a healthy mindset as long as you don't spend all day expecting to be successful 100 percent of the time and in control of every detail.

If you fear the future too much, you may not be living enough in the present.

Always accept that there will be things in the future that you may feel deeply concerned and even helpless about. But remember that if there are no unknowns in your life, you likely aren't taking any chances.

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