Fear of the unknown is perhaps the biggest root of anxiety. There are no guarantees in life other than the curveballs that will be thrown at you, whether it's health, relationships, kids, or work.
Fear of the unknown is the same as fear of the future. When we don't face our fears head-on, anxiety arises.
Anxiety not only wastes precious time and energy; Also affects brain chemicals This can lead to overproduction of cortisol. High cortisol levels increase your chances of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other immune disorders. It's not a recipe for happiness.
6 ways to overcome fear of the unknown (the root of anxiety).
1. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Identify the worst outcome and face it. Check out the results and know what to expect.
2. Live your life in a short period of time.
Hour by hour, minute by minute, tell yourself something like, “I'm going to stay calm for the next 20 minutes.'' These small, consistent accomplishments can help boost your self-confidence.
3. Practice grounding.
take a deep breath. Look around you and notice that there are five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can feel.
4. Look to practices that enrich your faith.
Whether you're a churchgoer, nature lover, meditator, swimmer, runner, cook, or cyclist. Participate in activities that help you stay present and stress-free.
5. Become as mentally and physically strong as possible.
Stay in good shape with professional help and support.
6. Participate in charity work.
When we are helping others, we forget to worry.
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If you stop and think about it, we live with uncertainty all the time anyway. Living in the here and now, rejoicing in the little things, and being grateful for your blessings is your best defense against fear of the unknown.
You may find yourself chasing the person by phone or email frequently, checking their activities online, getting upset and bothering your friends, losing sleep, having trouble concentrating at work, feeling depressed and anxious. This can waste your physical and mental energy.
The alternative to living with uncertainty is to remember that you had a life before that person and will continue to live that life. Keep yourself in good shape with adequate nutrition and exercise. Be aware of your insecurities before you “act out” destructively. Take deep breaths and engage in calming activities.
Look for a safe and supportive professional to help you get back on track. Give what you are going to get by helping others. Remember that you are part of a bigger picture with many options.
Note that the first ineffective approach centers on trying to control the other person, and the second healthy approach centers on controlling and taking care of yourself.
In today's world, the concept of living with uncertainty is bolder than ever. People often fear for their safety, both physically and mentally. You should be even more cautious when attending public events. We must do more to keep our children safe at school and online.
We need to maintain our independence in our marriage because one of the two just doesn't work out. We must always be aware of our activities on the Internet. We must hope that we will not be replaced or lose our jobs. When traveling abroad, you need to “watch your back.”
The list goes on. If we don't develop coping skills to survive day-to-day life in a stressful world, our health and peace of mind are at risk.
If you stop and think about it, we live in constant uncertainty anyway. Living in the here and now, rejoicing in the little things, and being grateful for your blessings is your best defense against fear of the unknown.
Ellie Izzo is the creator of Sentbeat, an innovative app for increasing emotional intelligence.information Also found on LinkedIn.
This article was originally published at: sendbeat.com. Reprinted with permission from the author.
