Living in the fuzzy zone of uncertainty teaches us a lot about what is yours to control. Competing “high impact” matters are dominating our lives these days. How are you handling what’s yours to control amidst uncertainty?
What is control? One definition of control is: “the power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.” With this in mind, how can we influence our own behavior during the course of events we’re living today?
Five Things We Can Control
- Attitude is a choice. As much as we’d like to give credit to outside variables, how we elect to react and/or respond to them is a personal choice. When we consciously think about this, we can choose to control our attitude in any circumstance
- Admit we are mere humans! Yes, I embrace humor and find it helps me even (or especially) in dark times. I suspect there is a link to this way of control, with attitude choices. I also have seen, been through and know there is a possibility of dark times. Because of this, remembering that I am human and do not have ice in my veins is within my control
- Cut myself and others a break. We all have breaking points. Remembering that I do not know what someone else is going through instantly snaps me back into a place of compassion. I’m working on this for myself, as it is easier for me to think of others. Thankfully, we’re all “people in progress”
- Airtime is mine to choose. I can control what I see, read, listen to and watch. Taking a break from the frenzy of the 24/7 accessibility is imperative for my short-term and long-term psychological well-being. Digital detox is something I give myself weekly to keep on track
- Incorporate what I love into each day. Especially now, making sure to incorporate outreach to people who matter, enjoy time outside, create in the kitchen, play, learn and feed my mind, body and soul with what I love is within my control. I highly recommend this – even if it is sneaking away from responsibilities for 5 min just for you
Scientists have a different way of working with uncertainty. Uncertainty for we non-scientists tends to be forward looking, i.e. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring is an example I think of often. Scientists as they study, measure uncertainty in relationship to an experiment. They even try to make problems worse, in order to understand what’s certain and what’s not.
Thinking of uncertainty like scientists helps me remember that I can correct my “human error” and be left with things that aren’t as big as I thought! Mind boggling and for me, very helpful.
Preventative strategies are my passion. Talking about, planning for and taking proactive action in advance of needing it gives me a huge sense of accomplishment, relief and well-being knowing I’ve done “my part” to make it easier for others (and me).
Making life easier for me and those I love is important to me. Controlling my part at home and at work, even when others would prefer to avoid it, is my responsibility.
Taking this on is something you can control. Dictating the pace and scope is up to you. Understanding the multitude of variables, creating a strategy and executing a plan is where I come in.
Know I’m here anytime you’re ready to review what protection strategies you have in place and identify what’s missing and how best to fill the gaps. If you or someone you know would benefit from working with me individually, for their employees or companies, contact me via Email or check out the website @ The Living Planner for additional information.
Stay well. –Lynn
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