Navigating Chaos with the Crisis Compass
Today, I want to dive into a topic that's of particular personal interest for me: navigating the turbulent waters of crisis and chaos.?
In the past six months, I experienced the loss of both of my parents, which has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges we face during trying times.?
As I reflect on my own journey, I believe that the insights I share in this newsletter can be valuable not only for me but also for fellow entrepreneurs like yourself. Whether you’re navigating a?personal crisis?or?professional chaos?this newsletter will help you.?
As a student of?Academy for Coaching Excellence?founded by?Dr. Maria Nemeth, an ICF certified leadership coach training program, I was introduced to the?Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale.?
This renowned scale inspired me to create the?Crisis Compass, a powerful tool that can help us navigate the storms of life with greater resilience.
Understanding the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale:
The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale is a well-known tool that measures the impact of various life events on our stress levels. By recognizing the connection between stress and its effects on our well-being, we gain valuable insights into managing crises and mitigating their impact.
As entrepreneurs,?we’re no strangers?to the ever-present challenges and uncertainties that come our way.
Let's take a closer look at the?Crisis Compass?and how it can empower us to overcome the obstacles we encounter:
The Crisis Compass:
The Crisis Compass serves as a North Star during challenging times. It consists of four essential directions:
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Direction 1: Assessing the Situation & the Pivotal Two Week Window - A Moment to Regain Control:
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, I enrolled in a six week self-defense course with?Impact Personal Safety. One of the powerful tools I learned was to step back, raise my hands, and calmly say,?"What's going on?"?This simple act triggered my training and helped me regain a sense of control.
If you have any questions or need further guidance, please feel free to reach out.
Wishing you strength, resilience, and growth on your journey - navigating out of crisis and chaos.
Founder, Citrus Studios