Growing in the Time of Crisis by Sharele Hatfield

Growing in the Time of Crisis

When we think of a crisis situation, we do not often think of it as an opportunity for growth. We are generally focused on getting through the crisis, comforting those around us, and finding our new normal. However, growth is possible during a time of crisis. Let's take a look at some opportunities for growth when you are faced with a crisis situation. 

Challenge Your Mindset

Challenging your mindset is one of the most difficult things that we as humans can do. You probably have spent your entire life thinking a certain way about different topics and situations. Most of us have the mindset that a crisis is a negative thing. Try to challenge your mindset, and see the good that can come out of a crisis situation. Our world is currently experiencing a crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people would think that this is an entirely bad situation. However, if you watch the news or look at social media, you see stories about the good in humanity coming out during this terrible situation. As Mr. Rogers said “look for the helpers.” Look for the people who are doing good at this time of crisis, and let their actions inspire you to change your mindset.

Learn Something New 

 A time of crisis can be an opportunity to learn something new. This new skill or talent that you learn could someday help someone else. We see stories about people taking this time to sew masks for medical personnel. People have learned to sew in order to help doctors and nurses who do not have enough protective equipment. Something else that you could learn that could potentially save a life is CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver. There are online classes that you can take to learn these skills that may one day help someone else. A time of crisis is a great time to reassess your skills and your knowledge, and to consider learning something new that could do some good for others down the road.

Refine Your Relationships 

 During a crisis, people often evaluate their relationships with others. This could be because they see how important their relationships are, and realize that life is short. Take this time to work on the relationships in your life. Spend some quality time, either in person or over the phone, with someone who you love. Take the time to nurture those relationships. On the flip side, evaluate if there are people in your life who are leading you down a negative path. Consider if you still want them in your life, and if not, take steps to distance yourself. This is the perfect time for doing so.

 During this time of crisis, evaluate your mindset, learn a new skill that could help humanity either now or at a later date, take the time to work on the good relationships in your life, and consider what to do about the negative relationships in your life. We can use this time as a time of growth, and learn things about ourselves that we did not previously know. 

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