Welcome to the Rollercoaster | stedtnitz. design your life

If you’ve felt like you’ve been on a rollercoaster in your personal or professional (or maybe even both!) life, then you’re not alone. So very many of my clients have been talking about the drastic changes and upheavals that have been happening in their lives. These can take shape in the form of suddenly being fired, an unexpected break-up, an intense relationship crisis or an existential health challenge. In the digital world there’s been talk of “disruptive” business models. It seems that disruption has also been a theme for many of us in the recent past. To disrupt means “to break apart” or “to interrupt the normal course or unity of.” In the business arena, people have been referring to the VUCA world that we now life in. The acronym stands for: Volatility, Uncertainty, Ambiguity and Complexity. This article offers an overview of the concept : https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spotting-opportunity/201707/how-thrive-in-vuca-world  VUCA can create an environment of fear and overwhelm within many of us. Ultimately, this is an invitation for us to surrender, to let go; another thing that feels challenging and unfamiliar for many of us.

Here are a few things that can help when we’re confronted with rapid change. I invite you to try out what resonates.

Stay rooted in your own power, or come into your power. Even when everything around you is shifting, it can be immensely helpful to remain centered amidst the chaos. Mindfulness practices, getting out into nature and the fresh air, exercise and enough sleep are all powerful tools.

Create little pockets of relaxation throughout your day. Small digital breaks (even if they’re just five minutes), spending time with your partner, family or friends, some spa time or a massage – whatever feels awesome to you in the present moment.

Practice letting go. Over and over, and over, again. Since you’re being asked to let go on a larger scale, it can be helpful to practice letting go of smaller things. Do some spring cleaning and let go of the items that no longer serve. Check in to see which relationships are still fueling you, gently weed out the ones that don’t.  

And who knows, you might even find yourself enjoying the rollercoaster. At least every now and then.

Either way, I wish you a beautiful ride.

Ulrike

p.s. I’ve also been on the rollercoaster over the past two years.