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Remember the bumper sticker, “Stuff Happens”? OK, it wasn’t exactly worded that way but the thought is correct. Stuff happens. In your life you have probably experienced some awful things like the unexpected death of a family member, losing your job, a robbery, a fire, or going broke. I can raise my hand to a few of these.

Here’s my personal plan for dealing with a crisis. I tell myself “I can. I will.” And then I do these 5 smart things that happen to spell out the word S.M.A.R.T.

S…Stay calm. I’m not wasting my vital energy by acting crazy. I know this will pass.
M…Make a comparison to a similar situation in which I (or someone I admire) succeeded.
A…Assess. I ask myself, “What’s the worst and the best that can happen?” Then I put my energy into making the best happen. I’m proactive.
R…Remind myself I’ve triumphed over worse. And I see this as an opportunity to learn how to reach the tops of higher mountains.
T…Think of teachers, friends, family, allies, and my God who can help me through. I acknowledge the universal truth — no one succeeds alone.

If you’d like a free card with these 5 S.M.A.R.T. tips for successfully handling personal crisis, please e-mail me at Doug@DAER.com. Be sure to include your mailing address. This crisis card is free. I hope you make smart use of it.

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