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Embracing uncertainty can reduce anxiety from "summary" of Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
Humans have a natural tendency to seek certainty and avoid uncertainty. When faced with ambiguous situations, our brains automatically start looking for answers to reduce the discomfort that uncertainty brings. This seeking behavior is a survival instinct that has been hardwired into our brains over millions of years of evolution. However, this instinct can backfire when it comes to anxiety. Anxiety often arises from the fear of the unknown, the fear of what might happen in the future. When we try to control every aspect of our lives in an attempt to eliminate uncertainty, we end up creating more anxiety for ourselves. This constant need for certainty can become a vicious cycle that perpetuates our anxiety rather than alleviating it. Embracing uncertainty involves accepting that the future is inherently uncertain and that not everything is within our control. When we let go of the need to have all the ans...
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