Recall a time and situation where you responded with absolute certainty, you knew exactly how to act. Could you feel that way every day in every situation no matter what may be happening? Most persons will answer the question no. Those that have trained and prepared, programmed themselves will answer yes. Examples could be firefighters, or emergency room doctors and nurses, teachers or ministers.
So the solution is in preparation, a script, a set of characteristics that we will use as our anchors to moor us. Yes we may be tossed in the waves of a storm, but anchoring ourselves will make sure we come out the other side. An example is “I will not quit no matter what” or “I will find a way to smile” or taking an action like calling a friend to discuss options.
