Monday, April 27, 2009

How To Solve An Everyday Crisis


Make a commitment that you will not wallow in it.

Accept responsibility for your part in the creation of the crisis. Not everyone would view the situation as a crisis, but you do. Accept that you have chosen to see it this way.

Decide whether or not you want to hold onto this belief.

Decide the best course of action or inaction. Sometimes it is best to leave things alone to evolve into their own solution. When you are considering your options (or perceived lack thereof), check in with your body to see what feels right. If an idea makes you feel nervous or uneasy, you may want to wait on that one. If staying out of it and doing nothing gives you peace, for example, then do nothing. Remember the world functions all day everyday without your instruction or intervention.

Keep in mind that a week from now, this crisis will no longer be a crisis in your mind. Why not start living in that reality today? You can start by acting as though it is a manageable situation. The word crisis lives in our heads anyway. Just changing your perception about it is ½ the battle of solving it.

Question your involvement. Is it really any of your business? Is this your crisis or are you butting in and trying to run someone else’s life other than your own? If it is not yours, you can support your friend by helping them come up with their own solution and executing it themselves. Support, not doing it for them.

Finally, ask yourself, “What can I or have I learned from this?” Every situation, encounter, occurrence is an opportunity for growth and development.

Thank the universe for this opportunity for growth and share your discovery with others.

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Colleen Carnahan is known for her razor sharp intuition and solution focused problem solving skills. She has been studying the spiritual and humanistic side of psychology and self-improvement for over 25 years. She holds a BA in both Psychology and Sociology from Wayne State University and completed the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program at The Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MiSPP). She is certified by Common Ground Sanctuary as a Crisis Intervention Specialist, certified by the State of Michigan as a Bankruptcy Counselor and holds a Reiki I proficiency. She previously worked in the corporate world as the Vice President of Operations and Personnel for 10+ years.She has a deep love for animals, nature, living a healthy lifestyle and running marathons.