The Embracing Uncertainty IQ Matrix explores how to better manage the unexpected surprises and uncertainties that life tends to throw our way. The reason why you fear uncertainty is because you have limited experience in certain life areas. With limited experience, there is a limited perspective, and so you jump to conclusions and make assumptions and generalizations about how life is or should be. As a result, you become uncertain of potential outcomes that may result from your actions.
Uncertainty grows even more prominent when you lack the necessary knowledge, understanding, and resources. You simply don’t feel that you have all the answers, and so you become uncertain and hesitant to act. As you work through this map you will begin to feel more comfortable when facing uncertainty. An element of uncertainty will, of course, always exist. That’s not something we can change. It’s part of making decisions, taking chances, and doing things we’ve never done before.
The mind map specifically outlines how uncertainty evolves in our lives. It highlights the benefits that can be derived from embracing uncertainty. It provides guidelines that can help us to better prepare ourselves for times of uncertainty. It also breaks down an action plan that will help you to create more certainty in your life. When you have more certainty you have a greater level of self-confidence and control, which allows you to make more effective decisions.
Here is a quick breakdown of each branch of the Embracing Uncertainty mind map.
- Fear of Uncertainty: The first branch of this map explores how uncertainty evolves in our lives. It also outlines various benefits that can be derived from choosing to embrace uncertainty.
- Preparing for Uncertainty: The second branch of this map provides guidelines to help you better prepare yourself for the uncertainty that life will eventually throw your way. While some guidelines require you to do something specific, other guidelines require that you begin thinking about uncertainty in a very definite way. Use these guidelines as a checklist to help prepare yourself for the uncertainty that will inevitably come your way.
- Creating Certainty: The third branch of this map presents you with an action plan to help you create more certainty in your life. Putting these ideas into action will provide you with the self-confidence you need to work through the uncertainties of life that you are unable to control. Here you are also presented with numerous questions that challenge you to think about your life and circumstances in optimal and advantageous ways. This is very much about transforming the way you think about uncertainty. It’s, therefore, not so much what happens to you, but how you think about what happens that will direct your behavior and actions. Using these guidelines will help you to create more certainty, which will give you the self-confidence you need to deal with uncertainty.
- Taking Action Amid Uncertainty: The final branch of this map breaks down what to do and what not to do when facing uncertainty. As you work through this branch, you will gather new insights and perspectives that will help you to avoid the pitfalls of handling uncertainty in a less than optimal way.
This map provides a roadmap and framework for developing the self-confidence you need to make the most of uncertain and challenging circumstances. Referencing it regularly and committing it to memory will help you to embed these concepts and ideas into your subconscious mind.
A mind map, of course, does this beautifully because it mirrors the synaptic connections made in your brain as you try to establish new habits of thought and behavior. It brings together key concepts and ideas that help your brain to fully integrate and process this information. The brain, subsequently, rewires itself as it attempts to establish new habits of mind. It’s an ideal tool for creating lasting change and transformation.
Stick with these principles, memorize and incorporate them into your life, and you will progressively develop the self-confidence you need to begin embracing and making the most of the uncertainty that life throws your way.
When you purchase the Embracing Uncertainty IQ Matrix you will receive:
- A PDF copy of the IQ Matrix, which you can use for printing in high resolution.
- A JPG image file of the IQ Matrix, which is ideal for viewing on tablets and mobile devices.
- A Desktop Background version of the map you can use for reference on your computer.
- A MindManager file for those who wish to edit the content of the IQ Matrix.
- A printable PDF summary of this IQ Matrix to help you better understand each concept.
Additional visual resources and variations of this IQ Matrix might be added to your account page at no extra cost in the future.
