Chaos Coordinator: To Do List Notebook

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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. 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. They can be outright aggressive, or they can be passive aggressive in their sabotaging efforts. Sometimes they are both. Do not say yes to things that make your life more complicated out of guilt. Moms have trouble managing chaos when they allow more chaos to come their way. If having friends come and play creates unneeded stress, tell the neighbor kids you’re having a no-play day. It’s okay to say no to things that don’t work well for you. Sometimes we say yes because we think we need to be busy, but we forget we don’t need to be busy all of the time. So here is your permission to say no. 6. Breathe.

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. 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. 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! 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!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. 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. 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?

They never felt safe in their family of origin and the only thing they knew for sure was that nothing was for sure. Life was totally unpredictable, and they became conditioned to living in chaos. When discussing chaos in our lives, it was often not the kind that can be seen. The unsafe and chaotic living conditions of our lives were not visible or obvious to the outside world. Despite the appearance of everything being under control, they experienced continued chaos, developed a tolerance for chaos, and likely became addicted to chaos. I think it is important to say there has never been a scientific experiment to investigate this theory. It is based on observation of numerous addicts and their behavior.” 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.

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I need sleep and I need to be full. I usually carb up leading up to the event like I’m preparing for a marathon.I need to rest. I pull long hours for these events at least two weeks out before the festival. Crunch time is real. But I try to still be in my pj’s by 9:30, all electronics off.I wake up the same time every day, and perform my morning rituals.