Chaos vs. Control

[JasonKiesau]

Where do you live?

We live in such a fast paced world where information is coming at us none stop. We as a society are arguably out of control. We are struggling in each major area of life. (Health, Finances, Relationship, & Careers).

What are you doing to gain control?

* Mentally
* Emotionally
* Physically

Control just doesn’t happen. It’s something that each of have the ability to create for ourselves, but very few people know how . . . because we haven’t been taught. We’ve always been told what to do, but few people have been taught how to think.

I try to simplify this never ending battle with two words. Chaos and Control.

Flickr by Focal Intent

Flickr by Focal Intent

Chaos is defined as:

* Insecurity
* Instability
* Confused
* Fear
* Lack of confidence
* Frustration
* Anger
* Emergency
* Now Focused
* Selfish

Control is:

* Confident
* Organized (Physically, Mentally, Emotionally)
* Calm
* Strategic
* Aware
* Future Focused

Take a minute to think about yourself. Think about the people around. Think about the children in your life.

Do you see chaos or control?

I see a few people who understand control. I see more that don’t.

Control is simply our management of emotions. It’s about having awareness and recognizing when we are feeling different, disconnected, insecure, or stressed in ANY situation we face.

When we experience chaos we are not capable at functioning at our highest levels . . . Chaos is like poison in our system and until we remove the feeling, it will continue to hold us back. Also . . . chaos does not mean life altering disaster . . . chaos is anything that takes us out of our game.

Chaos is everywhere:

* Homes
* Schools
* Businesses

When parents are living in chaos they aren’t able to give their children 100% on a consistent bases. When teachers are living in chaos they ability to reach our children are limited. When children live in chaos they aren’t able to focus on school and achievement. When we experience chaos in our work place, we aren’t able to be 100% engaged in our work. We aren’t able to be the leaders the people counting on us deserve.

Chaos is something that is internal and just appears . . . the only way we can fight it and eliminate it is to take a stand . . . it doesn’t “JUST HAPPEN”.

People who understand this are more effective and productive in life . . . they live more fulfilled. People who understand this recognize the benefits and are able to help others gain greater control as well. They are difference makers!

So . . . I’ll ask you again.

Where do you live?