Last Drop Blog

Uncertainty is inevitable.

Uncertainty can be controlling.

Uncertainty is an aspect of life and does not need to be a way of life.

That last part is what I have been leaning into as of late. Right now for me in my life I am uncertain about a lot of things. Specifically it is uncertainty around my next job, my future career path, my financial situation, and I am sure if I think longer and harder I could list 20 more things.

Accepting the things that are making you uncertain is an important step.

I am unemployed. I have no money coming in. If this continues, I will run out of money.

I am accepting that this is my reality and that it is ok. These are some problems in my life right now. We as humans will always have problems in our lives.

Finding things to be grateful for at all times in spite of these problems is an important step.

I am only financially responsible for myself and for that I am grateful. I have a network and community of supportive people that I am grateful for. I can physically move my body and take walks to clear my mind and that I am grateful for.

Voicing, when appropriate, that you are experiencing stress from these uncertainties is important.

Dont hold it in, TRUST ME. You are not weak or helpless for letting people know that you feel like life is winning. Learning to let go is important. You cannot control everything. Connect with others and be open and vulnerable, it goes a long way.

Limiting distractions is important.

You may already feel like your brain is all over the place. Immersing yourself into a news article about the difficult job market while you are looking for work will only enhance your feelings of uncertainty. Stay off reddit threads and stay off LinkedIn and other social medias that commonly leave you feeling tense.

Checking some daily boxes is important.

It can feel debilitating when you are engulfed in uncertainty. You can live in the “if… then” limbo. “If I get a job, then I can start my life up again” “If I get in good shape, then I can enjoy my vacation or time off”. Feeling like you are still controlling your personal progress through daily checklists is nice. When I fall off or stop doing this, I notice myself feeling more tense and more confused about my direction in life. If I dedicate time each day to physical health, journaling, reading, connecting with others and complete these things, I feel better.

Getting comfortable with uncertainty is important. It is an aspect of life and not a way of life. You do not have to live in uncertainty land. Preparation for problems. Life will always come with problems to solve or to work around. Sometimes facing todays problems poorly makes you more prepared to face tomorrows problems more appropriately.

Acknowledge how you feel. Try your best to remove self judgement from your feelings. Let people know how you are feeling.