The science of uncertainty - American Psychological Association (APA)
Nov 1, 2021 · Kate Sweeny’s Life Events Lab at the University of California, Riverside, explores how people cope with high-stakes waiting.
10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty
Oct 24, 2017 · 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 …
Workers are facing an age of uncertainty
Jan 1, 2026 · Facing that uncertainty, young people are weighing whether college degrees are worth the investment, and people of all ages, across a range of professions, wonder if the job they do today will …
How to cultivate hope in uncertain times
Jun 1, 2025 · 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 …
Navigating change: Understanding and overcoming feelings of …
Jan 27, 2025 · Leaders must guide others through hesitancy and fear of the unknown.
Helping federal workers manage the uncertainty of a chaotic work ...
Apr 10, 2025 · Psychologists support employees as they manage burnout, poor morale, and job insecurity during a time of upheaval.
Understanding anticipatory anxiety during key life transitions
Jan 16, 2025 · While anticipatory anxiety is a common experience during key life transitions, such as graduation, key strategies can help stem the uncertainty and perceived threats associated with these …
More than half of U.S. workers say job insecurity causing stress
May 21, 2025 · More than half of U.S. workers report that job insecurity—driven by government policy changes and economic uncertainty—is significantly impacting their stress and mental health, …
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 …
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 …