According to a study, people who can handle uncertainty with minimal information and still can produce good decision are the one who are more successful. These people have high emotional intelligence (EQ). TalentSmart stated that among more than one million people tested, 90% of them have high EQs. Amazingly, the test discovered that these individuals have an average earnings of $28,000 yearly than those who have low EQ.
Now, if you are one of the people who belong to the low EQ group, worry no more! There are some proven strategies that can help you make good decisions even if you are in the middle of uncertainty. These steps can help improve your decisions when your emotions are obstructing your judgement.
Stay Positive
When uncertainty strikes and stress is increasing, shift your mind to a positive thoughts. Free your mind from stress by shifting your brain's attention on something positive. Helping your wandering brain in times of difficulty can help your refocus. Positive thoughts can help you overcome stress and anxiety.
Being aware of what you know and you don't know
Individuals who excel at managing uncertainty identify the things they know and they don't know. They gather all the facts, and compile a lists of things that they need to understand as they are totally aware that identifying the things that they don't know can actually add significant value in their knowledge that they can eventually utilize in challenging times.
Acknowledge that you can't control everything
Live in the real world. You need to accept the fact that you can't control everything. Don't be afraid to step up and handle the things by not painting the situation as better or worse that the actual situation. In that way you can handle the unknown rationally. If you commit mistake due to unknown circumstances, just move forward and accept the fact that you can't control everything.
Focus on what matter most
Don't waste your time and energy on unnecessary pressure. In times of uncertainty focus only on the things that matter in that way you can make best decision.
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