It is not unusual to encounter periods of great uncertainty during your life. Things that we do not recognize, are unfamiliar to us, or outside the scope of our knowledge exist for everyone.

Our perspective, that is how we view the unknown, is critical to personal well being.  Allowing the unknown to create fear and anxiety is common and often the default path.

Take Control

For me what is coming, even though I don’t know what will happen is always best viewed optimistically.  The sense of foreboding is of my own creation and it is just as easy and more productive to focus on a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness (it is your choice).

We may not know what is coming in our futures, and we can easily visualize the worst.  I am not sure why the genetic predilection is toward pessimism when it comes to the unknown but my general observation, that is often the case.

Why not be excited.  Probably because this does require the ability to view the future as an opportunity and typically takes effort.  Excitement though is a much more pleasant and empowering approach.   It is well worth the effort.

Make it Real

Focusing on positive outcomes, even when factors outside of your control exist, also makes it more likely to occur.  That is not to say if you wish for something it will happen but if you don’t even consider the possibility, chance takes over.

Uncertainty is really an opportunity to get excited about the future by taking charge.  Plan to make your desires become reality.  Of course, you might not always succeed but neither will you always fail (unless of course, you don’t even try).