You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Uncertainty

You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Uncertainty

Behavioral science research has underscored the impact of framing — how we perceive our options — on our responses

Below are frames I observed frequently in my research and how they express themselves:

• Learning — What can I learn from this challenge 
• Game —
  Frustration is all part of the game. Rather than beat ourselves up when
  we lose something, we see that while we may lose today, we could win
  tomorrow.
• Gratitude — Recognize all that you already have.
• Randomness — A lot of life is random. What happens to me isn’t always my doing.

The most powerful frame I’ve observed is the hero frame.“Most
people see obstacles and they interpret it as a sign to stop. I’ve
learned to see obstacles as the sign I was heading the right direction.”
He explained, “Every story we love, from Luke Skywalker to Harry
Potter, is about the hero who goes through obstacles. Everyone loves the
hero. But the obstacles are what makes the hero.” Gilmour paused and
then added, “the only way to become the hero, is to go through the
obstacles!”