Hope in uncertain times
Many of you are experiencing unease, anxiety and overwhelm during these times of change, uncertainty and challenging events.
Life is inherently uncertain and it’s when we attach our security and our happiness to our ability to control life, that we suffer.
As we have heard many times before,
“The only constant in life is change”.
As a coach, I work with clients to decide how to navigate this truth each day.
We have one of two options
Try to control every detail of our lives to create security
See change and uncertainty for its potential to create something new.
It is in the second option, that Hope lives.
It is those who have a strong sense of self, a belief in their ability to adapt to change and those who choose to “invite hope to stay” that navigate change and uncertainty with grace and strength.
You can move from feeling overwhelmed to standing in your strength and trusting in the strength of others by embracing hope. Hope is your source of power and strength. When paired with action, hope has the power to transform you and those around you. It will give you control over how each day unfolds.
As great Maya Angelou once said,
“Hope and Fear Cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay”
I encourage you to ask yourself,
“What challenging and uncertain events have I navigated before?”
Find proof that you have the ability to navigate this too. Remember who you were in those difficult times and the strength you found to carry you through.
“What was I hopeful for in those moments?”
Vision is a powerful tool. Focusing on what you want to create and surrounding yourself with people who also have an optimistic mindset will strengthen your sense of hope.
Lastly, reflect on,
“What do I know for sure in THIS moment?”
Bring yourself back to the now. This is the moment you have control over.
My family loves me
My home is safe
I have enough to eat
My children are safe and well
Good people working hard to make a difference
I encourage you to take 10 minutes today and each day to reflect on these questions. Feel your overwhelm dissipate as your feel your hope grow.
Remember to be kind to yourself and others - we are all in this together.
