Uncertainty
Family: Novelty and attention
How it differs from similar states
I'm torn between options; I don't have enough information to choose.
How this can feel in the body
Hesitation and pauses—your body feels suspended between two directions.
It usually comes up when
Not enough information to make a decision.
What this might be pointing to
Prevents premature action; activates information gathering due to insufficient data.
What you can do with this
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, but normal. What information would help you decide? What can you find out? Often, you don't need complete certainty—70% confidence is enough to move forward.
Where the name comes from
Uncertainty is an internal state—you’re waiting for more information before making a decision.
Not quite it?
Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.
Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it