S1E20: Embracing Uncertainty: Strategies for Navigating the Unknown

Since we spend so much of our lives navigating uncertainty, is it possible to embrace it? In Episode 20, Shelley and Jill talk about surviving, and even thriving, during uncertain situations. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship pivot, or the loss of a loved one, embracing uncertainty requires letting go, leveraging the tools in your mental health toolbox, and tapping into your resilience and self-efficacy - the belief that you have what it takes to make it through this gritty moment. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top two mindset shifts needed to embrace uncertainty are: Cultivate self-compassion: Allow yourself to feel discomfort without judgment. Embrace a growth mindset: View challenges as opportunities to learn.  Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: 1:29 - The transition of Jill’s husband 3:10 - The strength in showing up for each other during the grit 7:30 - Techniques to stay afloat during uncertainty  9:40 - The nature of ambiguity in our lives 12:10 - It’s through the painful moments that we build resilience 13:35 - In ambiguity, find control by letting go  14:51 - Tools to navigate ambiguity 21:57 - We can’t stop the uncertainty but we can choose how we respond  23:28 - The mindset shift during ambiguity 24:20 - The framework of Glitter, Grit, and Growth during uncertainty 26:17 - Growth through uncertainty Recap: Glitter: Find moments of joy or lightness even during uncertainty. Grit: Stay strong and determined when the path isn’t clear. Growth: Use ambiguous situations as catalysts for personal and professional development. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 17: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Wb95wN8flNb⁠ Episode 18: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sDZNZm76TNb Episode 19: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wdshVi8FkOb