January 2023 was slotted to be a new start post-Covid and yet across the United States, many began the new year coping with disasters including rainstorms, tornadoes, snowstorms, and mudslides causing emergency situations. Despite the unexpectant challenges, disappointment, and in some instances loss, individuals consistently showed resilience, purpose, and support for others. As time goes on, it only predicts that we will weather storms throughout our personal and professional lives. How can we prepare for the storm?
4 Ways to Weather the Storm
- Learn – Take every opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it. Learn from your experiences and listen to the example of others.
- Prepare – Gather the appropriate information, tools, and network for a safe journey. Communicate your needs and ask for help. Take others on the journey with you.
- Be Aware – Stay abreast of your surroundings, know the environment and be on the lookout for opportunities. Embrace today, see the future, and learn from the past.
- Act –Take the steps required to move forward in a strategic and decisive manner. Keep moving to higher grounds never giving up.
Let’s not wait until the last minute to create an emergency, instead get ahead of the storm. Gain the skills and resources in advance to cope and rebound during these times. Continue to set goals, pursue your dreams, and build a resilient shield to weather the storms.