Life’s thrown (more than) a few curveballs so far this year. How’s THAT for an understatement:
Let me start with saying this - I drafted my notes for this a few days ago… and it’s safe to say the world has changed for many of us - myself included - since I first made my notes. And it’s going to continue to change.
This year has been a RIDE!!
We can’t always make sense of what comes our way, but I do know this: life WILL surprise you. There will be obstacles to overcome. Each and every one of us will face adversity along our journey - whether it’s related to our goals or not.
But here’s the thing: this isn’t just an episode about Coronavirus or COVID-19 - I want it to be something you can come back to - anytime life throws us curveballs. Because it will.
I wish I could promise you that those things won’t happen - but I can’t. There will be obstacles.
But what I can promise you is this: that you’re the only one. And there are some things that have helped me face adversity, that I will share in hopes it will help you too.
In this episode, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of my life (in case you’re curious), what has helped me in the last few months.. I’m also going to talk about a tricky question - one I asked myself too: How to know if a curveball is a challenge to overcome…. Or if life is guiding you in a different direction (aka a blessing in disguise)?
Here’s what’s helped as I’ve been learning to catch the curveballs, dance in the rain, and thrive in the chaos (with timestamps):
What to do you are not ok: are going through something traumatic, and truly struggling, please get help. (See links below). 5:00
A few behind-the-scenes stories of what we’re been going through this year. 8:15
The not-so-scientific process I’ve discovered to bounce back from obstacles quicker. 9:15
Start with you: Take care of yourself - 10:00
Feel your feelings. Let yourself be angry, scared, disappointed, nervous, anxious.
Check in with your partner often (kids, colleagues, team-members and other family too!)
Assess: what do you need right now? What do you want to feel? Take care of yourself
Find what is good, and what you can be grateful for
Make a list of what you can and can’t control
Remember: you are a LEADER
Limit and use media consciously
Realign, reassess and take inspired action 20:45
Decide how you want to feel
Decide what you truly want and what’s most important
Take action from that place
Explore the lessons 23:20
What is this here to teach you? How do you want to show up in this experience? How will this make you more of who you’re meant to be?
Find a purpose, spread joy and positivity. 27:00
You. Can. Make. A. Difference.
Remember: 30:00
This too shall pass
It’s a process - some steps forward, some steps backwards
What matters most: you build resiliency and your bounce-back-ability (ala Emily Williams!)
How to know if a challenge is something to overcome, or a blessing in disguise? 31:50
A simple, easy way to ground yourself, and look at the bigger picture: 36:05
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