Chaos Coordinator: To Do List Notebook

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Don’t hoard information because you think that’s how you bring value to the team. You are bringing value by being the leader of the event and everything you have worked on up to this point. Resolve the situation. Do your best to maintain a professional relationship and make sure you both come out on the up and up. (Sometimes a t-shirt for their staff, a bottle of wine, or a simple thank you note can go a long way.) If you took the test and tested negative, but have a Chaos Coordinator in your organization impacting you and others, here are some tips in dealing with them.

These individuals create chaos and turmoil to keep you (and others) in a heightened state of anxiety. He/she will do this even when things are good – even more so when things are good! Think about this relationship with the vendor. Are you wanting to work with them again? Will you run into them in the grocery store? Will you see them at your kid’s soccer game? If you tested positive for being a chaos coordinator, here are five practical ways to promote stability and overcome addiction to chaos: I do not know the answer to that; however, what I do know whatever side you are on this fence, finding a licensed qualified therapist/psychologist can help you control your behavior and/or deal with someone in your life exhibiting this behavior. And remember it’s ok to say no. You may not win them over as a repeat customer, and that is ok.But try your hardest to make them smile, or laugh, or agree so that you can both move forward.

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They need to hear music as the event begins, they want to see food on the table, they want the wine to be flowing, and they want the event gates or doors open early.Every detail doesn’t have to be perfect at this point. Most every organization has one. You know – finding delight in stirring the pot and creating chaos. Not your typical workplace fun, but more to cause harm than good. Perhaps you have been one at some point in time?

In my workplace, I often find myself faced with a multitude of challenges, some of which are anticipated and others that emerge from the depths of unpredictability. It's the latter category that often falls into my lap, and I've affectionately embraced the title of a "Chaos Coordinator" to describe my role in dealing with these unexpected hurdles. They can be outright aggressive, or they can be passive aggressive in their sabotaging efforts. Sometimes they are both. When we are stressed, we want to yell. But that only makes us get tenser. Amid the chaos, a low and calm voice keeps us calm and forces our kids to be quiet to hear us. I love to say, “I can’t hear you when you’re yelling. You have to lower your volume.”Your calm voice will cause them to match yours. It’s an easy way to calm yourself and the kids simultaneously. And if you’re really desperate, offer a reward for the winner of the quiet game. 2. Create a quiet reset ritual. Write it down, or type it out. Whatever works, just create a practice that holds both you and your vendors accountable. It’s easy to get confused, or refer to something that might be for another event!Make sure your team, hired help and volunteers have assignments and know your overall objectives for the event. They will be representing you all over the festival, and it’s important that they be knowledgeable about the event and the facility. get your hands and feet dirty (do some gardening, go for a walk on the beach, etc.). Obviously, there is no clinical research confirming that these strategies would help overcome “chaos addiction” but engaging in them certainly will not do anyone any harm. Here are my favorite ways to find my calm in the chaos. 1. Keep a low voice in the midst of the crazy. Also on this note, I’ve decided I don’t like the saying the customer is always right .Instead of saying this under my breath at given situations, I’m now saying to myself the customer is yours. For that time, for that day, that’swho your customer is. In a world where change is the only constant, resilience is a prized trait. A Chaos Coordinator doesn't falter when met with unexpected challenges; instead, they adapt and overcome. It's the ability to stay calm in the storm, focusing on solutions rather than problems.

Sometimes we need light and quiet for five minutes. If you need calm, give yourself a mental break while the kids play. Sit on your front porch and give yourself five minutes to drink water or sip your coffee, and stay off your phone! Let your mind wander and roam and reset without filling it with more things to think about. Often we stress because we continue to add more chaos that isn’t necessary. 3. Send the kids outside. Perhaps the most fulfilling aspect of being a "Chaos Coordinator" is empowering the team. By unveiling the hidden issues and guiding the team through them, growth becomes a natural by-product. It's about creating an environment where every member can embrace change and flourish. I think it is. Not in every single moment, but certainly as a whole. And it’s all about training ourselves to reset ourselves in small ways. How to Stay Calm as a Parent While Surrounded by Chaos

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In another articleby addiction counselor Rita Barsky notes that many addicts grew up within dysfunctional families and noted: Let’s say you can’t resolve the issue, no matter how hard you try. Here are a couple of things I always think about: Once we've identified these challenges, effective communication is paramount. A "Chaos Coordinator" must be a bridge between departments, translating issues into solutions, and ensuring all stakeholders understand the problem and the path forward. It's about fostering collaboration and synergy.