• 4. Living in the Maybe: Thriving in the Buffer Zone

  • Jan 4 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
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4. Living in the Maybe: Thriving in the Buffer Zone

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  • Uncertainty stresses your brain out more than bad news. Wild, right? Instead of trying to fix it, what if we embraced it—like the Japanese concept of mujo, which sees impermanence as a natural part of life. Now, what if I told you that practicing patience through this lens isn’t about passively waiting—it’s about actively learning to navigate the chaos of the 'maybe'?

    In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make this mindset shift work for you, with personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical tools to help you thrive in life’s uncertain moments. Stick around—this could change the way you see the unknown.


    Chapters

    00:47 Why the Brain Hates Uncertainty

    05:43 Strategies to deal with Uncertainty

    05:59 Practising Grounding

    09:44 Patience Doesn't Mean Waiting

    11:34 How Gratitude Helps

    12:02 Research: Brain is more stressed by Uncertainty than known negative outcomes

    13:56 Cultural Perspectives on Uncertainty

    15:14 Journaling Exercise
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