Phornsaran Rungcharoenkitkul. (2024, September), Turning Crisis into Power and Opportunity : Gourmet & Cuisine: 114
Why do some people lose all their skills when faced with a crisis, while others are able to do certain things better than usual? What do these differences depend on?
A "crisis" is a situation that can make or break us, depending on how we learn to respond to it. If we respond correctly, it will give us strength and wisdom. But if we respond incorrectly, it will destroy all our skills and abilities. To turn a crisis into a creative power and opportunity, here are some techniques:
1. Respond to crises in a proactive rather than defensive manner. See situations as challenges rather than threats. Embrace challenges without fear and confidently use your strengths by being proactive, goal-oriented, and guided rather than defensive or avoidant. Tell yourself, “Whatever is coming, I can handle it.”
2. Keep the goal positive in mind. The key is to stay focused on the goal, mentally rehearse the experience of going through the crisis to achieve the desired goal without deviating in the other direction, that is, the attitude of fighting instead of fear or flight. The crisis itself will act as a stimulus that releases more power to help us achieve the goal more easily. In such cases, excitement will increase the courage, the strength to move forward.
3. Assess the situation realistically. Don't assume that small challenges are life-threatening. If we overestimate the danger or difficulty, we tend to become more excited than normal. If we misuse this excitement, it can do more harm than good.
4. Assess the worst that can happen. When faced with a misfortune, seriously and carefully consider what the worst that could happen is, rather than reacting irrationally. Looking at the misfortune directly gives us a good reason to believe that, in the end, no catastrophic event will occur. You will find that your anxiety is greatly diminished and replaced with relief.
Also, if we need to learn some skills, we should practice without pressure, and we will do well when we encounter a crisis later. Pressure will make us learn less, so practicing is very important.