How to remain cool while immersed in chaos

How to remain cool while immersed in chaos When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. Peter Marshall Do many of your days seem to include more chaos than peace of late? You set a plan in motion to accomplish specific tasks and feel like the plan is well underway when something unexpected happens to disturb the flow. And then, all of a sudden, your day goes from quite manageable and controlled to hectic and chaotic. It is so easy to lose your cool in a scenario like this, especially if you felt poised to hit your targets perfectly to begin with. With so much happening, staying calm can be quite the challenge. And the worst part is that more and more days seem to end up this way. How can you escape this chaotic daily cycle? Although you cannot control the unexpected, here are a few approaches that can help you develop the coping skills to see you through until the end of a hectic day, or a hectic time in your life. 1. You’ve got skills. You have the skills and experience to conquer challenges. Think back to every difficult situation you or others around you have experienced and see just how many times the fallen have gotten back up. As hard as it is to deal with setbacks and other challenges, you will make it through this as well! •Remind yourself that you can handle unexpected situations. •Look back at what you have already been able to achieve and the obstacles you had to overcome in order to get what you wanted. •Meditate on how much stronger you will be when you get to the other end of this particular tunnel. •Take it in small bites until things settle down. 2. It is rarely as bad as it seems. If you take a moment to assess the situation for what it truly is, you will realize that things might not be as bad as they seem. As hectic as you think it is, it is not the worst that could befall you. The minute you recognize that fact, your own coping mechanisms will kick in to help you start to find solutions rather than standing about griping about the issues. •Wear a smile even in the midst of the turmoil. It is a proven technique that helps you cope. •Be your own hero. Push yourself to make it through the tough times. 3. Step back; take five. When things get a little tough to deal with, there can be little harm in taking a time out. Allowing yourself to break from the chaos and just breathe is a great way to maintain your cool. •A break from all the craziness helps to put things back into perspective so that you can renew your focus on the goals at hand. •Take a DEEP breath. Breathing is very beneficial because it helps to relax the muscles and ease your tension. 4. Drink some water. Water has more benefits that you would think! In the midst of a hectic schedule, drinking water cools you down physically and also calms your spirit and nerves. Keep some water nearby and take a drink whenever you notice that things have started to get a little crazy