The Secret to Navigating Uncertainty

Hi friend! Today I share about navigating uncertainty by developing a strategy and keeping moving forward. Here’s the truth - regardless of who wins elections or the state of our circumstances, God is still in control. He’s not surprised by what happens; He has a plan for us all.

But we have to live on Earth for now, and it's wild and uncertain. We each have a laundry list of difficult things, things that scare us, groceries cost approximately $3 billion, and things that give us a little bit of anxiety. So what do we do? 

We get wise, develop a strategy, and keep going. We want to make sure that our strategy will keep us strong and sane and keep us moving forward. 

Super practical tips I share to navigate the uncertainties of life:

1. Stay present, but make choices for your future self. Invest in yourself.
2. Put your thoughts on trial. Examine every thought and do not assume every thought that pops into your head is true. 
3. Avoid your anxiety triggers. Whether it’s news, doom scrolling, people who are always telling you something terrible is going to happen, whatever your trigger is, give it limited time, stop doing it, or dial down those voices in your life.

Stay firmly planted, keep your anxiety in check, and plan well so you can live fully today and in the future. Remember your history with God and try out these tips! You’ve got this!

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Favorite quotes: 

02:11 - “The most important thing to do when navigating uncertainty is to look back on our long history with God.”

06:58 - “Where I see so many women self-sabotaging more than any other way is by not investing in themselves.”

08:04 - “So I want you to stay present. Don't let yourself spiral down in the fear of the future and all the what-ifs, but make some choices for your future self.”

08:35 - “I want you to put your thoughts on trial.  Now, we all have crazy thoughts. We all have thoughts of things falling apart in the future. You know, those what-ifs can drive us crazy. What we need to do is really examine those thoughts and not just assume every thought is true.”

09:36 - “If something negative is likely to happen, the smartest thing you can do, the most strategic thing you can do is make a plan to either stop it and take action or make a plan to mitigate the damage. We don't have to be victims. We aren't powerless.”

Things I love and think you will too: 

• Frownies   
• Create a Course
• Remaining You While Raising Them
• Alli on YouTube
• Little Things Studio
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xo,

Alli