facing fear of unknownFacing
The Fear And Anxiety Of The Unknown
Copyright © 2006-2008 Stanley Popovich
All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The
prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in
the near future
can
produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of
techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with
the unknown.
Remember is that no one can predict the future with one
hundred percent certainty. Even if the thing that you feared does
happen there are circumstances and factors that you can't predict which
can be used to your advantage. For instance, let's say at your place of
work that you miss the deadline for a project you have been working on
for the last few months. Everything you feared is coming true.
Suddenly, your boss comes to your office and tells you that the
deadline is extended and that he forgot to tell you the day before.
This unknown factor changes everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine
percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that
one percent to make a world of difference.
Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about
how you will get through the rest of the week or coming month, try to
focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to
learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your
problems. When the time comes, hopefully you will have learned the
skills to deal with your situation.
Sometimes, we can get anxious over a task that we will have to perform
in the near future. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the
task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the
championship volleyball game in front of a large group of people in the
next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing the
game in your mind. Imagine that you're playing in front of a large
audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared
to perform for real when the time comes. Self-Visualization is a great
way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming situation and increase
your self-confidence.
Remember take a deep breath and try to find something to do
to get your mind off of you anxieties and stresses. A person could take
a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper, watch TV, play on the
computer or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on
things. This will distract you from your current worries.
A lot of times, our worrying can make the problem even worse.
All the worrying in the world will not change anything. All you can do
is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does
happen, take it in stride. If you still have trouble managing your
anxiety of the future, then talking to a counselor or clergyman can be
of great help. There are ways to help manage your fear and all it takes
is some effort to find those answers.
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