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Joining the podcast once again one of Dan\\u2019s favorite return guests, Christy Erbeck! Christy is a principal transformation consultant at AgileThought and a Certified Dare to Lead\\u2122 Facilitator (CDTLF). She has over 25 years of experience in domestic and international consulting, training and coaching, and working in both software development and non-product-focused environments, including manufacturing (discrete and process), distribution, and sales and marketing.

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In this episode, they are exploring the topic of uncertainties. There\\u2019s a lot of uncertainty going on in the world right now with COVID-19. We\\u2019re in this awkward gray zone that Christy refers to as \\u201cthe muddy middle.\\u201d And, as much as we\\u2019re getting used to this \\u2018new normal,\\u2019 there are still adjustments and daily changes that can be very disruptive to our psyche. So, in today\\u2019s conversation, Christy and Dan are taking a deep dive into exploring these uncertainties and Christy provides the tools and tips you need to better adapt during this confusing time and make the most of it!

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Key Takeaways

What is this \\u2018new normal?\\u2019

The \\u2018new normal\\u2019 can refer to \\u201cthe new better\\u201d in reference to organizational transformation or change (because with these new changes come new ways of working and new ways of thinking that create a better outcome than what was previously in place)

In reference to what we\\u2019re currently experiencing, \\u2018our new reality\\u2019 may be a better phrase

\\u2018New normal\\u2019 is a concept of accepting the current disruption as our new reality to have an easier time adapting to the new way our day-to-day lives look

The sooner we recognize that this is our reality the better able we will be able to adapt, grieve our old reality, and find a way to make this current reality the best we can

Christy\\u2019s tips and tools for adapting to the \\u2018new normal:\\u2019

First, recognize where you are personally and take some time to reflect and go inward and ask yourself: \\u201cWhere am I? How am I feeling?\\u201d

Christy uses a journal to track her mood every day so she\\u2019s better able to reflect on where she\\u2019s at

Recognize that we cannot, at this moment, move into comparative suffering (i.e. saying that your suffering is worth more than someone else\\u2019s and vice-versa)

Own how you feel

Dig deep into your ability to empathize and seek to understand how others are experiencing the \\u2018new normal\\u2019

Be overly generous with yourself (which will give you the space and capacity to be overly generous with those in your circle and community)

Adopt the concept \\u201cassume good intent\\u201d because, as you take care of yourself, you\\u2019ll have more space to assume good in others around you (which gives extra grace with your interactions with people)

Come together and allow everyone to share their voice and stories

Reach out for help if, in your process, you are still struggling (because you don\\u2019t have to do this alone)

Anti-patterns/How we should not respond:

Comparative suffering

Competitive storytelling

Listening to respond

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Mentioned in this Episode:

APA\\u2019s Help Center

SILK + SONDER (Self-care monthly planner and journal subscription service)

\\u201c10 Eye-Opening Statistics on the Mental Health Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic,\\u201d Forbes

The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth, by M. Scott Peck

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz

Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders, by L. David Marquet

Bren\\xe9 Brown

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