Keep a Cool Head in Heated Situations
Every emotion has a function. Surprise signals urgency. When we are startled, it is a warning. Our subconscious mind urgently alerts us that we may be in danger. The world has changed unexpectedly:
we must focus on the “HERE” and “NOW” in order to deal with the situation.
Our world is so complex that we are constantly surprised in crucial situations. Every surprise pulls us
- from the world of planning into the world of action,
- from the abstract and long-term thinking cerebral cortex into our fast-acting reptilian brain.
In this situation, short-term benefits are overrated and long-term effects are ignored. In an acutely existential threat situation, the only thing that matters is survival.
Planning Goals, Overcoming Difficult Situations
Most of us are fortunate enough to work in a world where the lives of those affected and involved are safe, regardless of the decisions made by managers and project leaders. That is why our intuition is often a poor guide after a frightening realization.
In the best case scenario, we have already taken the time to think about the fundamental goals we want to achieve and the parameters we want to use to reevaluate the course of action at a given point in time. This awareness can help us keep a cool head in heated situations:
- By assuming that the unexpected will happen, the unexpected will throw us off course less.
- By setting a review date in advance, we have a simple plan for dealing with the unexpected: “If something unexpected happens, check for existential threats.”
Write down everything that is not an existential threat on a piece of paper so that you can take it into account when planning the next step.
Making Decisions with Confidence
However, this plan will only work if we trust ourselves.
In the critical moment of fear, we need the self-confidence that the adult part of our personality was able to assess the situation as a whole in the calm before the storm. At the same time, we must acknowledge that we sometimes make inconsistent, “bad” decisions. Our state of mind tells us whether it is a good time to set a new course.
“Things turn out differently than you think.”
“Things turn out differently when you think.”
Reality is always different from the plan. When things turn out differently than expected, it is frightening.
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