Today is August 11 and the Navigate the Chaos question to consider is “How often do you remind yourself that you have the capacity to rise to the occasion?”
People who navigate the chaos understand that they have the capacity to rise to the occasion.
Dr. Abigail Brenner, author of several books including Transitions: How Women Embrace Change and Celebrate Life wrote
"Experiencing a little stress and anxiety now and then is a good thing, too. If all you ever do is strive to stay wrapped up in your little cocoon, keeping warm and cozy, you may be missing out on quite a lot---maybe no new experiences, no challenges, and no risks. And looking at the bigger picture of life, if you can’t step out of your comfort zone you may experience difficulty making change or transitioning, growing, and ultimately, transforming; in other words, all those things that define who you are and give your life personal meaning. Very simply, what we fear most about challenging ourselves is that we may fail and/or get hurt in the process. But truth be known, most of us have the ability to rise to the occasion, overcome hurdles and obstacles, and actually succeed in accomplishing something new and challenging."
Do you find yourself avoiding stress? If so, why is that? What is holding you back from new experiences?
Remind yourself that you have the capacity to rise to the occasion and understand that transitioning, growing, and transforming are all possible.