“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”

(Quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn)

I have witnessed a lot of uncertainty recently and its destabilising impact. Many of my clients describe how it destroys their confidence and trust, causing feelings of isolation and overwhelm.

When we experience this kind of challenge, I’ve found it helpful to ask “what uncontrollable are you seeking to control?” and therefore “what do you need to accept?”.

Even though we know that everything in life is impermanent — situations, emotions, relationships. Our bodies naturally resist uncertainty and seek control of our outcomes. This is often the cause of our stress.

I’ve found mindfulness and coaching to be two very effective ways we can bring awareness to these unhelpful patterns and build acceptance for what’s out of our control. When we can do this, we allow the space needed to navigate the challenges we face in life with greater empathy and ease.

Tara Brach: “How we tolerate uncertainty … has a powerful effect on our capacity for presence, aliveness and love.”

As a creative, a leader, a parent, we get to choose how to navigate life’s’ uncertainties and that choice can set a wonderful example for others, supporting more resilient teams and individuals.

If you’d like to explore this for yourself or your team through coaching - I’d love to connect :)