Uncertainty stresses your brain out more than bad news. Wild, right? Instead of trying to fix it, what if we embraced it—like the Japanese concept of mujo, which sees impermanence as a natural part of life. Now, what if I told you that practicing patience through this lens isn’t about passively waiting—it’s about actively learning to navigate the chaos of the 'maybe'?

In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make this mindset shift work for you, with personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical tools to help you thrive in life’s uncertain moments. Stick around—this could change the way you see the unknown.

Chapters

00:47 Why the Brain Hates Uncertainty

05:43 Strategies to deal with Uncertainty

05:59 Practising Grounding

09:44 Patience Doesn't Mean Waiting

11:34 How Gratitude Helps

12:02 Research: Brain is more stressed by Uncertainty than known negative outcomes

13:56 Cultural Perspectives on Uncertainty

15:14 Journaling Exercise

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