When your life is in 'Chaos'
Let's start by the question - What is chaos?"systems governed by non-linear differential equations"*
How do you deal with chaos?
"The principal managerial implication of chaos theory is that small changes or shocks to the system can have major impacts"*
Therefore, to be able to manage chaos, minimize 'shocks' and 'changes' before bringing some order to this chaos.
Why am I writing this?
Granted, it is always hard to take major, life-changing decisions in your life. However, it is harder when you feel your life is in 'chaos'. The reason is the outcome of each alternative is ambigious and the probability of taking the right decision decreases significantly.
On the other hand, if your life is not chaos and hence, it is a system which is governed by linear equations, you can reasonabley predict the outcome of each decision (i.e. if you take decision x the result will be y)
So, I am writing this as a mini self-help guide for those who feel that their life is in 'chaos'
Conclusion
If you can reasonably predict the outcome of each alterntive infront of you, then rest assured, your life is not in 'chaos'. Embellishing will worsen your situation. Take a deep breath, relax and gather your courage to take a decision and taking responsibilities for the consequences.
If you have reached to the conclusion that your life IS in chaos, then stop there. DO NOT take any decisions now. Do not introduce new variables to the chaos of your life.
- If you are not sure if you should leave your job.
- If you are not sure he is the right one.
- If you are not sure if you should apply for another degree.
These are a sample of decisions you must make. Don't make any decisions if your life right now is not stable enough to visualize a graph.
Bring order to your life first, then plot the different points and THEN take an informed decision.
Don't give in to chaos.
*source:“Competing on the Entrepreneurial Edge”, Eisenhardt, Brown & Neck, Entrepreneurship as Strategy: Competing on the Entrepreneurial Edge, Meyer & Heppard, 2000, pages 49-62.
posted by SunShine @ 10:58 a.m.
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