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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The Joseph Bonner Show. Where is The Joseph Bonner Show
is a unique show designed to provide comfort and support
to the international community.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
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Speaker 1 (00:09):
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Speaker 2 (00:32):
Hey, what's going on you guys? This is Joseph Bonner
and welcome back to the show. Today we're going to
be talking about five tips for coping with uncertainty. You know,
coping with uncertainty can be challenging, especially in times of
stress and change, which we are definitely living in today.
Here are five steps to help you to navigate uncertain situations.
Number one, focus on what you can control. I want
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you to identify aspects of your life that are within
your control, such as your daily routine, healthy habits, and perspectives.
Take proactive steps in these areas to regain a sense
of stability and agency. Now. Number two, limit exposure to
news and social media. Now, while staying informed is important,
constant exposure to news and social media can heighten feelings
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of anxiety, so you should set specific times to check
the news or social media and take breaks to protect
your mental wellbeing. Number three, I want you to practice
stress reducing techniques such as deep breathing exercises. These techniques
can help you to keep yourself grounded and stay present
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in the moment while simultaneously reducing anxiety. This reduced anxiety
can help you to find a measure of comfort and
peace even during uncertain times. Number four. Stay connected with others.
Reach out to family, friends, support groups. Share your feelings
and concerns with others. This can provide comfort and help
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you to feel less isolated. Social connections can offer a
more positive perspective on not just life, but also on
solutions and challenges that you are personally facing. Number five.
Cultivate a flexible mindset. Embrace the ideas that uncertainty is
just part of life. So try to shift your perspective
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and focus on the opportunities that uncertainty can bring, such
a personal growth and new possibilities. Right practice resilience, these
things can help you to adapt to changes more easily.
Sometimes with new challenges comes new opportunities to grow new
opportunities to build connections. So find ways to implement these
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tips and you not only will build resilience, but you'll
create a more balanced approach to coping with the unknown. Now,
as life continues to go from bad to words, coping
with uncertainty can be challenging, can be stressful, but you
can make it through. Until next time you, guys, I'm
Joseph Bonna.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Be safe.