In times of uncertainty and fast-moving transformations, unexpected change and the speed at which it occurs can feel overwhelming. It’s natural that people feel extremely anxious when they sense a loss of control over their lives. Anxiety Management is the skill that lets you take one step at a time, focus on whatever is happening NOW and stop fear of the unknown from overwhelming you. Mindfulness is a good technique for keeping calm, absorbing and accepting even the scariest situations.

In times of uncertainty and fast-moving transformations, unexpected change and the speed at which it occurs can feel overwhelming. It’s natural that people feel extremely anxious when they sense a loss of control over their lives. Anxiety Management is the skill that lets you take one step at a time, focus on whatever is happening NOW and stop fear of the unknown from overwhelming you. Mindfulness is a good technique for keeping calm, absorbing and accepting even the scariest situations.

Life has a habit of catching us unprepared. But at key moments throughout human history, and in thousands of small ways every day,men and women with the ability to think differently, improvise and create, have propelled civilization forward. We’ll never know the identity of the first people who drank goat’s milk or built a bridge across a river. The power of creative thought can overcome any previously insurmountable obstacle.

This is a highly-valued competency for bringing about positive change. In fact, it might be the single-most effective skill for coping with the unexpected, and shaping a new reality. Proactive people have courage, self confidence and, quite often, faith.

Distress comes in many different shades. Some will experience discomfort, others are distressed by external pressures, uncertainty, loss of control, lack of essential resources and more. The changing climate will bring all types and levels of distress to our lives. People who can tolerate distress,even adapt to it, are well equipped to deal with the future. Distress tolerance is synonymous with strength.

In this time of Covid-19, when our daily lives are being turned upside down again, and again, it’s plain that one of our key abilities to safeguard health is our willingness to make adjustments. We are changing the way we behave, work ,travel, interact with others and accept new norms. The quicker we make these adjustments, the better.

Experience and countless studies show that communities, or even groups of fellow travelers, thrive and survive when they cooperate and strive together toward a shared destiny. The key advantages of the community are the sharing of the burden between its members, the allocation of tasks and responsibilities. But all this requires one or two to put themselves forward as leaders. Leadership involves wielding power and making decisions which might be unpopular. As a leader, you can "compensate" for other skills that may not be particularly strong and shape events in the direction you believe is best for the community...

Empaths are highly sensitive individuals, who are able to tune into what people around them are thinking and feeling. The awareness of the expression, value and implications of others’ emotions make empaths trustworthy and tie their destiny to yours. People are willing to undertake an arduous journey alongside an empath. This is a valuable skill which can assure a sense of community and partnership.

Meeting our own existential needs independently of external sources, allows us to disengage from infrastructure and be self-reliant. People who move ‘off the grid', learn to generate electricity, store water, plant crops, gather food and design functioning independent systems for themselves. These are tools to help ensure the survival of a community which has chosen to share whatever the future holds.

This skill set manifests itself in many ways, and in a wide range of contexts. Building, renewing, creating, fixing and inventing are the means by which humans have always adapted to their environment. People who have the ‘Do It Yourself’ mindset, are generally adept at imagining, planning and executing projects. The process has a joyful sense to it and is based on technical self confidence, creativity and improvisation.

In times of shortages, when supplies or access to resources and tools might be lacking, this skill will be very useful.

Having a sociable personality can help you out of almost any situation. Being able to identify the person most likely to help you, understanding other people's needs and interests or finding yourself “stuck” with strangers in an unpleasant scenario, being easy-going will help you ease the tension.

We, humans, are a social species, we need others to survive. Personal interaction and human relations is a basic need that defines us as human. Therefore, connecting with others and creating positive relations is an important resource.

Being confident is an empowering ability when faced with difficult dilemmas and decisions. As conditions change and we are forced to amplify flexibility in our lifestyle, it is desirable to have self-confidence to bear the changes and their consequences. Self-confidence has a positive ripple effect on the people close to us who share our destiny and are influenced by the choices and decisions we make.

Blessed with a talent for strategic thinking, you may see solutions before other people know the problem even exists. You will be valued as an agile decision-maker.

Confronting a changing environment, this can be an important asset, as you may be required to change your path of life and frequently move out of your comfort zone.

The ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of tough challenges can affect the development of the circumstances of your life. Positivity not only makes it easier to deal with difficulties, but often also creates new opportunities and opens doors.

A positive attitude is understood to help maintain a healthy mental state, physical condition and general good health. Positivity helps push aside feelings such as futility, helplessness and despair in the face of the external reality to which we are forced to adapt.