- 10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty
When uncertainty strikes, many people immediately imagine worst-case scenarios Get out of the habit of ruminating on negative events Take your own advice Ask yourself: If a friend came to me with this worry, what would I tell them? Imagining your situation from the outside can often provide perspective and fresh ideas Engage in self-care
- The science of uncertainty - American Psychological Association (APA)
Kate Sweeny’s Life Events Lab at the University of California, Riverside, explores how people cope with high-stakes waiting
- How to cultivate hope in uncertain times
Hope is a powerful, internal process that sustains us through uncertainty By prioritizing connection, focusing on small actions, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self-care, and drawing inspiration from the past, we can cultivate and maintain hope Let us choose hope, for it is through hope that we find the strength to persevere and thrive
- Helping federal workers manage the uncertainty of a chaotic work . . .
Psychologists support employees as they manage burnout, poor morale, and job insecurity during a time of upheaval
- Waiting, worrying, and dealing with uncertainty, with Kate Sweeny, PhD
Kate Sweeny, PhD, discusses what makes waiting so stressful, how the stress of waiting differs from other types of stress, the relationship between waiting and worrying, and strategies people can use to lessen anxiety and make waiting easier
- Majority of U. S. workers say job security has significant impact on . . .
Job insecurity is having a significant impact on a majority of U S workers’ (54%) stress levels, according to APA’s 2025 Work in America™ survey As workers contend with changes in government policy and growing economic uncertainty, the survey revealed several things employers can do to support their employees’ mental health against intensifying workplace stress
- Higher education is struggling. Psychologists are navigating its . . .
Many of the dramatic changes in society are fueling faculty burnout, high turnover, and political attacks on academic freedom
- Presentation - American Psychological Association (APA)
Describe your experience of uncertainty, your analysis of the complexity of the situation, your steps moving forward and how you will address the ongoing uncertainty
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