💣 It's time for some real talk about how we respond to uncertainty, change and even chaos around us.
👉 Do you find yourself taking the bait and easily getting emotionally hijacked, reactive and even freaking out? Or do you regulate in a way that better serves you, others and the situation?
The reality is that, while it's normal and human to be reactive, it's not usually helpful and leads to messes we have to clean up later. So remember this...
✨ CALM is your leadership superpower! ✨
Here's how you find it:
1️⃣ Breathe. The best source of calm is our breath. So pause and take a few deep breaths; this will chill out your nervous system.
2️⃣ Ask yourself: "Do I actually have enough information to freak out here?" (this can be a tough one because we will convince ourselves we do when the reality is we have pieces of information and are filling in the rest with assumptions, fears and story)
3️⃣ If "yes" to #2, Ask yourself: "Will freaking out here actually be helpful or might it make things worse?"
I have found myself leaning on these 3 over and over lately, and it's been really helpful to find calm and create a space of clarity so I can continue focusing on what I can control and the difference and impact I can make around me.
❓ What have you noticed when you put these 3 steps into practice? Or how else do you quiet the reactivity? I'd love to hear it - drop your thoughts in the comments.