When we don’t know…

Think about it for a minute… what do you do when you don’t know? Does your chest get tight? Does your breathing become shallow? Do you hold your breath? Does your stomach tie itself in knots? Do you simply move on without addressing the uncertainty?I know that may seem like a silly question, but if we all actually look at ourselves in moments of uncertainty, we can learn a lot.

Uncertainty is vulnerable, as well as uncomfortable. It is also an incredible opportunity to learn, practice trust, engage curiosity and walk in humility.

I love having the answer. Absolutely love it. I love the lightbulb feeling as my gears turn and ultimately produce a solution or idea. I love putting pieces together and watching them click into place (literally and metaphorically). I love problem solving. I love searching and waiting for the one piece of information that completes a thought or makes something make sense. I love the feeling of trust in a relationship as it becomes a place where questions are asked and input is welcomed.

This is a great thing! I look at situations, problems and average scenes throughout the day analytically. Seeing the way things work and understanding further why they work (or fail) the way they do. Many times, I have solutions cycling through my mind because the scenario they were based on is either not my business or does not welcome by input. Thinking in this way is absolutely a skill. And absolutely hinders being able to see other perspectives on occasion.

Isn’t it true that we don’t know what we don’t know?

I have been inspired by the concept of feedback. We often receive feedback in work or school but said feedback spans many areas. What if we sought from trusted friends, coworkers and loved ones, the one single area in our lives that needs our attention? We’d have a focus. Something to be aware of that is consistent. And it’s just one thing.

I challenge you. Reach out to some people you know and love. A coworker, some close family, good friends. Give them permission to speak into your life in that way, and then see what comes of it. Understand that these areas are a part of the human experience. There isn’t a single person without room for growth. So, practice understanding, openness, compassion and curiosity when the temptation to judge and criticize arises.

This is a journey we are embarking on in out Life + Leadership Mentoring Group. If your interest is peaked and you’d like to know more, email hello@dropgym.com or check out this link! We meet once a week with a rad group of women from all over the world to pursue becoming the best version of ourselves, together. Hope to see you on the call!

Hugs,

Tess Faust