How to Sit in Uncertainty Without Spiraling Into “What If”
About this episode
In this episode, Jessica Hottle discusses how to cope with uncertainty without spiraling into anxiety and emphasizes the importance of trust in God.
Uncertainty is hard, especially when your mind believes that thinking through every possible “what if” will keep you safe. You might replay conversations, prepare for things that haven’t happened, or convince yourself that if you can just figure out every possible outcome, you’ll finally feel at peace. But what if the constant problem-solving is actually keeping the anxiety going? In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when you stop trying to eliminate uncertainty and instead learn how to sit with “I don’t know” without immediately spiraling, and how that space can become an opportunity to practice trust, dependence on God, and a different way of responding to your thoughts. Rooting for you, Jessica Want help taking the next step? If this episode helped you recognize some of the thoughts, emotions, or patterns keeping you stuck, you don't have to stop with simply understanding what's happening. Here are two ways I can help you take the next step: 1. Untangle Your Thoughts is my self-paced course designed to help Christian women understand what’s happening beneath their thoughts and emotions, identify the patterns keeping them stuck, and learn practical tools to begin…
People in this episode
Host: Jessica Hottle
Topics covered
- uncertainty
- mental health
- trust in God
- anxiety management
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- uncertainty
- what if
- anxiety
- trust
- mental health
- spiritual growth
- Christian coaching
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