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Navigating Through Turbulent Times – 4 Things You Can Do
With COVID-19, our daily life is being interrupted. You find yourself in what William Bridges calls, “the confusing nowhere of in-betweenness.” How do you deal with this place and time of transition? Consider the following guidelines that may help to make this uncertain time of realignment easier to handle.
- Be patient.
The external world of our lives can change in a moment’s notice; however, the internal world of our hearts, minds, and souls requires considerably more time in order to reorient to the sudden change encountered. We typically think of the world around us as big and endless. The same, whether we realize it or not, can also be said of the world inside us. Emotions, perspectives, and the memory of lived experiences all run deep and are layered with richness. We simply cannot rush the inner process of transition that must adjust in more subtle yet profound ways to the new reality faced.
2. Don’t rush to act just to be doing something.
Being frozen in a state of inactivity can be frustrating. Since we are not used to this, there can be the temptation to jump into action for the sake of just staying busy doing something no matter what. The process of transition is often a time of inertia. This inertia helps to slow us down so that we can learn what we need to learn in order to be fully ready to handle the next chapter in our lives. Don’t fight these moments, for the reality is that to still mean we will be able to see the lessons we need to learn what would otherwise have whizzed past our field of understanding had we been moving at our familiar, hectic life pace.
3. Take care of yourself.
Be aware of the needs you may have to take care of yourself. There are many small ways to effectively address the difficulties of change. Taking a walk, reading an inspirational book, learning a hobby can work to provide you with a sense of connection and stability necessary to cope with the transition associated with a change in healthy ways. Having something that anchors you during the storms of change can be reassuring.
4. Speak to someone else.
Find a person willing to listen and help you process what is ending in your life as a result of the change. This is not someone that is quick to dispense their advice, but instead, is willing to allow you the space to put into words what the transition process is making you feel. When you are allowed to speak to someone else about what is happening to you, you can gain a clearer understanding of what is truly going on and what it all means.
I’ve created a free mini-course and webinar called, “Navigating Through Turbulent Times: How to Survive and Thrive” with lots of free resources to help you create a personal sanctuary.
Here is the link and I’ll see you on the inside:
https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/43113/enroll
Published by Sandra Donati
Sandra Donati founded a certified veteran-owned small business in 2016 that specializes in Leadership Training and Development. Ms. Donati served her country with distinction during Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is a world-class facilitator, speaker, educator, trainer, coach and consultant. She has access to a cadre of world-class educators offering professional development training and solutions to government and corporate entities. Employees are an organization’s greatest asset with the foundation for success dependent on great leaders who are both mission and people-focused. InteGreat Peak Performance Work. Life. Play. LLC is headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR) providing services both nationally and internationally.
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Sandra Donati
Sandra Donati founded a certified veteran-owned small business in 2016 that specializes in Leadership Training and Development. Ms. Donati served her country with distinction during Desert Shield and Desert Storm and is a world-class facilitator, speaker, educator, trainer, coach and consultant. She has access to a cadre of world-class educators offering professional development training and solutions to government and corporate entities. Employees are an organization’s greatest asset with the foundation for success dependent on great leaders who are both mission and people-focused. InteGreat Peak Performance Work. Life. Play. LLC is headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR) providing services both nationally and internationally.