I think the topic of crisis is just super relevant at the moment. There is a war in our country right now, which has been a serious shock for all of us. Life will never be the same again. But how to survive it all and not get depressed? How to cope? And here we will talk not only about the war, but also about crises in general.
The whole essence of crisis is perfectly reflected in the Chinese character that denotes this concept. It seems to consist of two parts. The first part is “the collapse of everything that was”, the second part is “new opportunities”. And what should be done to move from the collapse to opportunities?
The first thing is to accept the situation. This is not easy. When a crisis bursts into our lives, we realize that we can’t go on as before, it won’t work. This causes fear, resistance and rejection. This is a normal reaction to a situation, but the longer you get stuck in it, the harder it will be to get out. When you accept the situation, you regain contact with reality and the ability to act adequately in it. And when you realize you’re stuck, that’s a sure signal to see a specialist.
The second thing is to let go of everything that is leaving. In a crisis, losses are possible, sometimes very painful. Of course, if we are talking about the loss of loved ones, this is a separate topic. In this case it is necessary to give yourself time to grieve about the loss and mourn. But more often we lose habitual social ties, work or business, permanent income, sometimes property.
The third is, so to speak, maintaining oneself in an adequate state. This point is about gradually regaining control of your life. This is what is called “not to sour”. It is necessary to keep yourself and the space around you in cleanliness and order, take care of your health, diet and regimen. It’s even better to start doing exercise in the morning or something like that. This will distract and energize you. Some people in a crisis situation, these seemingly elementary things are given with great difficulty. And, okay, if a person does not wash his hair for a week, does not clean the house or does not sleep at night, but if such a situation is prolonged, it is already an alarm bell.
The fourth is to reflect on the situation. Why did this crisis happen and are you so affected by it? What led to it? How to neutralize the consequences? What decisions need to be made now? What can you do now to normalize the situation? If you can answer these questions calmly, you are on your way out. This is a very important point. The answers to these questions make up a lot of your development. If you are confused, analyze the situation with a psychologist.
The fifth is the transition to those “new opportunities”. You want something in life, don’t you? And always wanted. Moreover, the crisis is very refreshing perception. It makes you think about things that you haven’t thought about before or put them off for the indefinite future. Life has taken you out of your comfort zone against your will – so move into the zone of development.