Staying Grounded Amidst Chaos
Denise Hansard~ Executive Life Coach~
I Help Ambitious Women Gain Clarity, Embrace Their Worth, and Unlock Their Full Potential to Exceed Career and Life Goals.
I was talking to a client the other day—a brilliant, driven woman in her late 40s who’s been in the corporate world for over two decades. Let’s call her Sarah (not her real name).
She’s been at the top of her game, leading teams and managing projects with a level of dedication and integrity that’s hard to come by these days.
Lately, however, Sarah has been feeling like the world around her is spiraling out of control.
She shared with me how her workplace has become a constant storm of chaos. Deadlines are getting tighter, expectations are higher, and yet, somehow, the effort and commitment from others seem to be dwindling.
“It’s like I’m surrounded by people who’ve forgotten how to care,” she said, frustration lacing every word.
Sarah isn’t alone in feeling this way. I’ve heard it from so many women who are trying to keep their heads above water in environments where integrity feels like a forgotten value and laziness is more common than ambition.
It’s exhausting, and it’s easy to get swept up in the madness to start questioning why we even bother caring so much.
But here’s the thing: staying grounded amid this chaos is not just possible—it’s essential. It’s about finding your center when everything around you is off kilter.
1. Reconnect with Your Purpose
First and foremost, remember why you started on this path. Sarah and I talked about this at length. She didn’t climb the corporate ladder just to check off boxes or please other people. She did it because she wanted to make an impact, to lead with integrity, and to create something meaningful. When the noise around you gets too loud, tune it out and reconnect with your purpose. That’s your anchor.
2. Set Boundaries—And Mean It
Chaos thrives where boundaries are weak. It’s okay to say no, protect your time and energy, and step back when things get out of hand. Sarah realized she had been saying yes to too many things that didn’t align with her priorities. Once she started setting clear boundaries, the chaos didn’t disappear, but it stopped dictating her life.
3. Find Moments of Stillness
In the middle of a storm, even the smallest moments of stillness can be life changing. Whether it’s a quiet morning routine, a short walk during lunch, or a few minutes of meditation, these moments can ground you and remind you that you are in control of your inner world, even if the outer world feels uncontrollable.
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4. Lead by Example
This might be the hardest one, but it’s also the most powerful. When the world around you feels like it’s losing its way, lead by example. Show up with integrity, even when it feels like no one else is. Sarah decided to do this, and while it didn’t change her environment overnight, it did change how she felt about herself and her work. And sometimes, that’s where the real power lies.
5. Lean on Your Support System
Lastly, don’t try to do it all alone. Surround yourself with people who understand your values and support your goals. Whether it’s a mentor, a friend, or a group of like-minded professionals, having a support system can make all the difference. Sarah found solace in her network, leaning on them when things got tough, and it helped her stay grounded. Choosing to work with a coach like me helped her along this path.
Staying grounded amidst chaos isn’t about avoiding the storm—it’s about finding your calm within it.
It’s about knowing who you are and what you stand for and staying true to that, no matter what’s happening around you.
If you’re feeling like Sarah, overwhelmed by the chaos and questioning your place in it, I want you to remember this: you have the power to stay grounded.
You have the strength to rise above the noise and the chaos. And when you do, you not only survive—you thrive.
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