scenario,	internally	label	it	“can’t	be	certain	of	the	uncertain.”
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While	strengthening	the	muscles	that	will	let	you	manage	uncertainty,
pay	close	attention	to	the	parts	of	your	life	where	you	
do
	
have	control.
For	example,	being	present	and	attentive	to	children	is	one	way	we	can
impact	their	future	happiness.	Exercising	and	eating	well	helps	with
health	and	feeling	good.	Building	communication	skills	and	positive
experiences	together	helps	a	range	of	relationships	stand	the	test	of
time.	You	may	not	be	able	to	predict	uncertain	outcomes,	but	those	are
all	things	you	can	do	to	help	ensure	things	will	go	well	in	the	long	run!
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Avoidance	feels	relieving	in	the	moment	but	in	the	long	run	increases
anxiety.
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The	desire	to	avoid/escape	fearful	situations	is	part	of	our	brain’s	fight-or-
flight	response.
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The	problem	is	when	fight-or-flight	is	triggered	without	an	actual	threat.
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Challenge	your	instinct	to	escape	or	avoid	so	new	learning	may	occur.
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Uncertainty	in	life	is	unavoidable;	accepting	this	truth	decreases	anxiety.