If you’ve ever known anybody who was color blind, then you’re probably aware of the challenges associated with color-coordinating their world, including getting dressed, sorting socks, and picking out paint.
Where you see reds and blues, they see gray. You literally see something different while looking at the same paint chip.
Imagine the chaos this could cause. 🌪️
In universal terms, chaos can best be defined as NOTHING MAKING SENSE!
To somebody who sees gray, blue and red don’t make sense. For those who see red and blue, gray may or may not make sense.
So when you are aware [and agree with the diagnosis] that you are color blind, you find or create strategies that help you get yourself dressed and put together in a way that aligns with your preferences. It helps you calm the chaos.
The same is true when the chaos around you [or inside of you] doesn’t make sense.
You find or create strategies.
🎯 The system for conquering chaos is a framework of resilience. Let’s unpack it.
Resiliency is designed to build confidence and feel effective and capable of handling uncertainty. Resiliency helps us minimize chaos.
Building resilience is a personal journey. What works for some, may not work for others. The key is to find the strategies that work for you.
Here are a few go-to, time-tested strategies from the American Psychological Association that have worked for me:
1️⃣ Prioritize relationships. Connecting with empathetic and understanding people can remind you that you’re not alone amid difficulties. Focus on finding trustworthy and compassionate individuals who validate your feelings, which will support the skill of resilience.
2️⃣ Take care of your body. Self-care may be a popular buzzword, but it’s also a legitimate practice for mental health and building resilience. Stress is just as much physical as it is emotional. Find a way to play.
3️⃣ Look for opportunities for self-discovery. People often find that they have grown in some respect because of a struggle. For example, people have reported better relationships and a greater sense of strength after a tragedy or hardship, even while feeling vulnerable. That can increase their sense of self-worth and heighten their appreciation for life.
📌 [PRO TIP] Be proactive. Acknowledge and accept your emotions during hard times. It’s also important to ask yourself, “What can I do about a problem in my life?” This moves you from a victim mentality [below the line] to awareness and acceptance [above the line.]
If the problem seems too big, break it down into smaller, more manageable chunks.
While developing and bolstering your resiliency framework, consider the following to help you determine if your strategies are effective for you.
1️⃣ Question where you’re putting your attention.
2️⃣ Then ask yourself if what you’re doing is helping you or harming you.
I’ve taken the best from coaching practices and curated world-class training and development programs to create something that takes the guesswork out of how to manage the chaos creators and the emotional chaos they incite - with confidence and compassion.
Download the toolkit here 👉 Empowered Communicator's Toolkit to Conquer Chaos
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