Here are some bonus tips on how to deal with the pain of uncertainty: Talk to someone you trust; having a friend makes things a little less scary. Balance out the uncertainty by focusing on what is certain. Repeat this mantra: “Things are uncertain, but I can handle it. I’ve never experienced this before, but I can handle it. These are uncertain times, but I can handle it. I have no idea what’s going to happen, but I can handle it.”