Emergencies can upend the best-laid plans, demanding quick thinking to stay productive. To navigate this challenge:
- Take a brief moment to reassess priorities, focusing on tasks that are critical for the day.
- Break work into smaller, manageable segments to prevent feeling overwhelmed and maintain a sense of accomplishment.
- Use calming techniques like deep breathing or a short walk to reset your focus and reduce stress.
How do you adapt when your day takes an unexpected turn? Share your strategies.
You think you have a good plan for the day - and then comes a client/your boss/a co-worker with urgent and important tasks that can´t wait. Your thinking gets confused and you have a hard time thinking clearly. Now is the time for a deep breath and one more. You can also stretch and jump up and down to clear your brain again. Now you can take a pen and write down what you are supposed to do next with that urgent task. Read it out loud and it will be easier for your brain to get started. Do one step at a time, tick it off the list, and take the next. Before each next step take a deep breath and check your list to ensure you do the tasks in the best order. Rearrange if needed. Taking these breaths regularly will help your mind stay calm.