How do you respond to unexpected challenges? Do you go straight into panic zone and rush around as though this is the worst thing possible that could happen? Do you get angry and start blaming others for the problem? Or do you calmly figure out what caused the problem and then look for a solution?
There's no doubt that people respond to what happens in very different ways and a lot depends on your emotional development and your experiences in life. Let me give you an example. A family member gets into the shower only to find there's no hot water. A bit of a shock when you are expecting hot water to come out like it always does. Reaction from family member (A) : Is the hot water on? Have you turned it off?
Second family member (B) checks the airing cupboard and yes the hot water is on.
A: Did you get the 5 star insurance?
B: No.
A: (Angrily), Well if you had of done we could have called them out straight away. Goes off in a huff.
B - Thinks for a moment and wonders if the new water meter fitted earlier in the day has caused a problem in the water supply. Phones the water company who believe there could be low water pressure or an air lock in the system and suggest a couple of solutions. B tries these to no avail and arranges for a water technician to call out free of charge as the problem has been caused by the work carried out earlier.
Two different approaches to solving an unexpected problem. How do you respond to unexpected challenges? Do you get annoyed particularly if it stops you from doing what you had planned? Or do you look for the hidden opportunity to do something different? Maybe the challenge has been sent for a reason. Many people were saved from death during the twin towers attack, due to unexpected challenges and situations which meant they were delayed getting to work that day and so were not in the building when the planes hit.
Enjoy the process of life,
Noelyne Jones
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