Keep Calm And Carry On!
Good advice - but these are just empty words. What's missing is, how?
What you really need in a crisis is a tried and tested method of coping with whatever is facing you at that particular moment and that's the missing piece of the puzzle that's rarely revealed.
Until now, that is.
Today's guest article gives you a pre-defined plan you can use in just about any circumstance you choose. It's simple layout gives really solid, common sense advice that can be applied whenever and where ever you need to bring a little calmness.
Why not print it out and look over the steps from time to time? Really get them fixed in your mind so that you can call on them at any given moment.
It's a bit like having car insurance - useless until you need to call upon it but then worth its weight in gold!
How To Remain Calm In A Crisis
In today's fast-paced, get-up-and-go world, crisis situations are bound to happen.
What should you do when a challenging situation arises?
More importantly, how can you remain calm in order to deal with the situation to the best of your ability?
Knowing the ropes when faced with a crisis will enable you to get your bearings and handle it with a minimal amount of stress.
Breathe.
Remember that even in the most stressful situation, breathing deeply and forcing yourself to remain calm will help. If you are perceived as calm, then to others you are calm, and you can influence their response to the situation as well.
Have a plan.
The most successful entrepreneurs are those who have a good game plan. Same goes for dealing effectively with a crisis. Develop a crisis management plan that can be put into place in case of emergency. Include ways to handle potential crises from all walks of your busy life. For instance, make a plan for how to deal with a large, unexpected bill. Or, take some time to talk to your family about how to handle a possible natural disaster.
Practice makes perfect.
To get really good at handling emergencies, start small. Practice crisis response in everyday stressful situations. The next time you are feeling a minor crisis arising, make yourself aware of your surroundings, your reactions, and your response. Make a conscious effort to stop, remain calm, and think before you proceed.
Think fast, but not too fast.
In a serious crisis situation, you'll need good reaction time, but this doesn't have to mean sacrificing the quality of your reaction. Remaining calm and being able to think things through before springing into action requires self-awareness and the forethought to make important decisions on the go.
Less is more.
People who handle crises successfully know that in order to take the right action, they need to be able to divvy up the responsibilities involved in righting the situation. For example, if the crisis happens at work, hand out tasks to co-workers who will be able to help. Or if there is an emergency at home, know when to call outside help, like the fire department or the police.
Being able to stay calm throughout a crisis can prevent the situation from worsening and even stop a near-crisis from escalating. Choosing to respond in a calm, collected way will allow you to act efficiently and maximize your chances of bouncing back quickly and getting things back to normal.
Practicing crisis response by staying calm in everyday situations. Realize that strength comes from this self-awareness.
By developing this skill, you'll be well prepared to handle a serious crisis should one ever occur.
Article Source: http://goarticles.com/article/How-to-Remain-Calm-in-a-Crisis/1253739/
About the Author:
Personal Coach David Bohl shares the viral message "Slow Down FAST" and helps people raise the roof on all facets of their lives without risking implosion. Get some must-haves for persevering in challenging times! Sign up for David's online newsletter, The Bohl Report today.
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