The rest of 2024 sounds like it’s going to be quite the year. With everything from fires (both real and metaphorical) to an intense election on the horizon, not to mention dealing with AI and changes in the economy. Oh, and let’s not forget that weird bump on your neck. You’re going to need some serious tools to handle the stress and anxiety coming your way. Lucky for you, we’ve got four amazing tools that’ll help you not just get by, but actually do really well.
Rugged Flexibility
Remember when everyone just couldn’t stop talking about how things used to be better back in the day? Well, according to Brad Stulberg in his book “Master of Change,” longing for the “good ol’ days” is just wishful thinking. The truth is, the world’s always changing. He talks about something called rugged flexibility. It’s about knowing what really matters to you and being okay with letting other things change. For example, if you love running but you get hurt, you might start rowing or lifting weights instead. That’s rugged flexibility in action.
Change is always happening, Stulberg says. Think about what’s super important to you and where you can be a bit more flexible. This mindset can help you deal with changes more like you’re having a chat with them, instead of just trying to survive.
Supercommunicator Skills
With everyone glued to their screens, we’re feeling more alone than ever. That’s really bad for our health. But there’s hope! In his book “Supercommunicators,” Charles Duhigg talks about how some people are really good at connecting with others in deep, meaningful ways. And guess what? You can do it too.
Supercommunicators listen a lot and ask tons of questions. They also figure out what type of talk they’re having – like, does the person need advice, a hug, or just someone to listen? When both people understand what the conversation is about, they actually feel closer. It’s like magic – you end up feeling way less alone.
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