When You Don’t Know What to Do — Do This!

Ivan Nyagatare
4 min readSep 29, 2024

Instead of resisting the unknown, embrace it as a natural part of the journey.

When life’s path seems unclear in moments of uncertainty, it is easy to become paralysed by indecision. We might endlessly weigh options, seeking the “right” choice to lead to happiness or success.

But what if the solution isn’t about making the perfect decision but cultivating a mindset that allows us to navigate uncertainty gracefully?

In these moments, it’s essential to remember that not knowing what to do is a natural part of the human experience.

Life is inherently unpredictable, and the discomfort of not knowing can be an invitation to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world.

When faced with uncertainty, the first and most counterintuitive step is to pause. Allow yourself to sit with it instead of rushing to resolve the discomfort. This pause can be a powerful tool, giving you the space to observe your thoughts and feelings without being swept away.

In this stillness, you can discern the underlying causes of your uncertainty.

Pausing also allows you to step back from the immediacy of the situation and gain a broader perspective. Often, we are so caught up in the details of a decision that we lose sight of the bigger picture.

When you take a moment to breathe and reflect, you can reconnect with your core values and long-term goals, which can serve as a compass during…

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Ivan Nyagatare

I am a writer, educator, creator and entrepreneur. Focused on creating tech tools, content, books and courses to help you develop better perspectives.