Here's a Jin Shin Jyutsu Mudra I use when I'm stressed and looking for carbs to stuff in my mouth. If you have other techniques to Calm the Chaos that leads to overeating, please share here! We'll have our LIVE Call on Wed, Feb 25th at 6pm MT, 8pm ET, 5pm PT. Look for the link on calendar and at top of the CYC Community page!

During a recent group call, it was briefly discussed how there are so many things in life, and going on around us, that we simply cannot control. If I am not careful, that reality can create a constant sense of chaos. But while I may not control the external environment, I can absolutely control myself, and that is where the true calming of my chaos begins. In elite sports medicine (and in life) I’ve learned a hard truth: you cannot control everything. But you can control your points of control. Early in my career, like many clinicians and entrepreneurs, my control point was time. Pack the schedule. See more patients. Say yes to everything. That season required hustle. But as my responsibilities expanded, i.e. patients, activities in daily living, speaking, consulting, personal and professional relationships, I realized the game had changed. High performers don’t just manage time… they manage energy, focus, and decision load. Now, whether I’m in the clinic, on stage, or handling daily life, I’m constantly asking myself: “Is this the highest-value use of my energy right now?” Not just time. Energy. Because in elite performance medicine, I see this every day with my athletes. Talent isn’t usually the limiter. Poor energy allocation is. Overtraining. Emotional spikes. Decision fatigue. Misplaced focus. The same applies to us as professionals. There are things I simply don’t spend energy on anymore- unnecessary friction, avoidable frustration, tasks that don’t move the needle for my patients or my mission. That’s not avoidance. That’s disciplined control. For me, controlling the chaos means: • Protecting clinical focus when I’m with patients • Protecting recovery so I can show up sharp • Protecting key relationships that actually matter • Delegating or eliminating what drains without return Your control points will shift over time- and they should. The question isn’t whether chaos exists. It always will. The question is: Are you controlling at the right point for this season of your life?

During last night’s Calming Chaos live call💻, I was asked to share my perspective on a challenge many professionals face but don’t always feel free to talk about: "How do you handle chaos at work when the pressure, control, or micromanagement is coming from leadership above you?"😠 The conversation was honest, real, and worth watching. I’d encourage you to go back and view the full call to hear the context, comments, and discussion that led to this question. When I’m not treating pro and elite athletes💪—keeping them in the game until they are ready to leave on their own terms—I consult with healthcare practitioners, clinics, and organizations on leadership and operational breakdowns.👨‍⚕️ And this issue comes up far more often than people realize. Leaders want results… ✔️🏆but sometimes their behavior makes it harder to actually get the job done. After the call ended, I kept thinking about the discussion and realized there were a few additional points that didn’t make it into the live conversation, so I wanted to share them here. Here’s the bottom line: Difficult people are unavoidable. Strong professionals don’t win by reacting to them—they win by managing themselves.☮️ A few perspectives shift that matter: • “Difficult” doesn’t always mean unethical or toxic. ☣️ Often, it’s personality differences—contrarians, micromanagers, chronic skeptics—who may still bring real value to the organization. • Also worth remembering: You may be the difficult one to someone else. That awareness alone changes how you respond. • Matching behavior never works. When you react emotionally or mirror control, you give away your leadership edge. What actually helps you navigate the chaos: • Know the real goal.🏆 Leadership isn’t about changing people—it’s about helping them succeed without losing your professionalism or credibility. • Prepare before the interaction.📑 If you don’t prepare, difficult leaders can take control of your emotions before the conversation even starts. • Manage your internal response first.

Lisa shared this strategy in a comment on the post called Freddy's Sleep Strategy. I wanted to add it in the Strategies to Share category so you don't miss it. 'Brain brushing" is new one on me! "I tell my brain that it deserves to rest and that all thoughts will be clearer and decisions likely better when awake. I also learned recently to imagine lovingly cleaning my brain - visualizing the gentle and slow process of cleaning it with a very soft brush. That focus has allowed the spinning thoughts to take a backseat and I’m out before I know it. :)"🤩

Hello My Friend. Check out Hana's new comment inside the post from Lisa titled, "Strategy From Lisa". Hana, our favorite "crazy cat vet" shared a terrific strategy that I know works, because I've used it. LIVE Call Wednesday, 6pm MT, 8pm ET, 5pm PT. Find it on Calendar or click black link near top of your Skool page! If you miss it, I'll be posting the recording. Butt don't miss it! 🙃