To cope with all this confusion, many of us use worrying as a tool to try and predict the future…

To cope with all this confusion, many of us use worrying as a tool to try and predict the future and prevent unexpected surprises. Worrying will make it look as if you are in charge of unknown circumstances. You may think it would help you find a solution to your problems or get you prepared for the worst. Perhaps if you just agonise long enough about a question, just think about every possibility, or read every opinion online, you’ll find a solution and be able to monitor the outcome. Alas, none of that functions. Chronic worries can’t give you any power over uncontrollable events; it just robs you of present-day fun, saps your vitality, and keeps you up throughout the evening. But there are better ways to deal with uncertainty—and that begins with your attitude change.

Act on things you can control There’s a lot of confusion about life at the moment—and many things remain outside of your grasp. But, while you can’t monitor the spread of a virus, the economy’s recovery, or if you’re going to get a pay check next week, you’re not totally powerless. Whatever your worries or personal situations, rather than thinking about the uncontrollable, try to refocus your attention on taking action on the things that are in your power.

For example, if during this tough period you’ve lost your job or income, you still have control of how much effort you put into looking for work online, sending out resumes or networking with your contacts. Similarly, if you are concerned for your safety