#Crisis management

[pratchettquotes]

Rumor is information distilled so finely that it can filter through anything. It does not need doors and windows--sometimes it doesn't even need people. It can exist free and wild, running from ear to ear without ever touching lips.

It had escaped already. From the high window of the Patrician's bedroom, Sam Vimes could see people drifting towards the palace. There wasn't a mob--there wasn't even what you might call a crowd--but the Brownian motion of the streets was bouncing more and more people in his direction.

Terry Pratchett, Feet of Clay

[alwaysbewoke]

[eliserzilber]

TIPP

Use this skill when you are overwhelmed by intense emotions or are feeling the urge to self-injure.

*If you’re in crisis and are having suicidal thoughts please call a Crisis Hotline! (Call 988 in the US)

T - Temperature: To relax fast or distract your mind with sensation, hold an ice pack to your cheeks or eyes or dunk your face in a bowl of ice water for at least 30 seconds to activate your Diver Reflex*.

*If you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor before trying.

I - Intense Exercise: Doing a few minutes of vigorous exercise will release Endorphins. Try a few minutes of Jumping Jacks or running in place (or around the block). Play your favorite fast paced song and dance it out.

P - Paced Breathing: Breathe deeply into your belly, expanding your lungs as much as you can. Pace your inhales and exhales to 5-6 per minute. Then make your exhales longer than your inhales (5 seconds in, 7 seconds out).

*Try a 60 bpm Metronome track from your music streaming app or YouTube for pacing.

P - Paired Muscle Relaxation: Breathing deeply, tense your muscles (not so much that you cramp up) section by section, move your focus from your feet up your body. Tense up with every inhale, relaxing and melting with every exhale.

*More DBT guides here*

[retrocgads]

UK 1987

[survivingskills]

Rediscovering the Lost Superfoods: Divulging Nature's Neglected Fortunes

In the present high speed world, where comfort frequently overshadows nourishment, it's barely noticeable the abundance of superfoods that our predecessors once esteemed. In any case, concealed inside the chronicles of history lie a plenty of lost superfoods — old fortunes loaded with supplements, cell reinforcements, and well being supporting properties ready to be rediscovered.

Significance of Lost Superfoods:

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Lost superfoods are urgent for keeping up with ideal well being and forestalling a heap of current illnesses. They have exceptional restorative properties that can help insusceptibility, further develop absorption, advance cardiovascular well being, and even improve mental capability. Integrating these failed to remember diamonds into our weight control plans can assist us with recovering essentialness and imperativeness.

Readiness of Lost Superfood:

Amaranth: A supplement thick old grain loved by the Aztecs and Mayans, amaranth is sans gluten and loaded with protein, fiber, and fundamental amino acids. To get ready, essentially flush the amaranth seeds, then, at that point, cook them in water or stock until delicate. Use it as a base for servings of mixed greens, soups, or porridge.

Ocean Buckthorn Berries: Known as the "Heavenly Product of the Himalayas," ocean buckthorn berries are stacked with nutrients C and E, cell reinforcements, and omega-7 unsaturated fats. Mix the berries into smoothies, make sticks or sauces, or implant them into teas for a tart, citrusy flavor burst.

Moringa: Named the "Supernatural occurrence Tree," moringa leaves are a nourishing force to be reckoned with, containing nutrients A, C, and E, calcium, potassium, and protein. Add dried moringa powder to smoothies, soups, or mixed greens for an extra healthful lift.

Tiger Nuts: Notwithstanding their name, tiger nuts are little tubers wealthy in fiber, sound fats, and cell reinforcements. Appreciate them as a crunchy nibble all alone or use them to make sans dairy milk or flour for baking.

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Conclusion:

Integrating lost superfoods into our eating regimens expands our supplement admission as well as honors the insight of our progenitors. By embracing these old fortunes, we can revive our well being, reconnect with nature, and set out on an excursion of culinary investigation. So we should set out on a mission to rediscover the lost superfoods and open the key to energetic well being and life span. 👉For more information about The Lost Superfoods please visit here

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[natinalpartisan]

Choosing the Right Survival Prepping Option: A Guide to Find Your Best Fit

In uncertain times, being prepared for emergencies is crucial. But with numerous survival prepping options available, finding the right one for you can be overwhelming. Fear not, as this comprehensive guide is here to help. Whether you're a city dweller or a wilderness enthusiast, this resource will navigate you through various prepping options, from bug-out bags to homesteading, self-sufficiency to tactical prepping. Discover the essentials of food storage, water purification, emergency shelter, and first aid. Uncover the secrets of outdoor survival and wilderness skills. Explore the realms of self-defense, alternative energy, and crisis management. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions and ensure your readiness for any situation.

[reesestimpson]

Content Creation

One quality that all content creators should focus on is inclusivity. In order to grow your following as large as possible, you need to ensure that you aren't unintentionally excluding groups of people with your posts. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are all qualities of effective content creation. This becomes increasingly important when you aren't just represented yourself, but an entire business or organization.

Social organizations recognize the importance of engaging their audience. Similarly, effective content development involves creating material that resonates with and captivates the target audience. Social media platforms provide a space for organizations to share their content directly with their audience, fostering two-way communication and engagement. It's imperative that followers feel the communication truly goes both ways and that they can rely on a response from the company. Many organizations fall short in this regard.

Social organizations focus on building communities around shared values. Effective content development aims to build a sense of community by creating content that encourages discussion and interaction among the audience. Social media platforms facilitate community building through features like comments, likes and shares, enabling the audience to connect with each other around the shared content. It's key that companies invest the proper resources in technology to track these interactions, as it will be key to modifications in a content creation plan. Companies such as Hootsuite offer performance trackers such as this, but every company requires a different level of quality and intensity.

Finally, social organizations often need to be adaptable and responsive to changes in their environment. Effective content development involves staying current with trends, adapting to audience preferences and responding promptly to feedback. They can gather this information from their target audience, or just the population in general. In either case, it's important to have crisis management plans for these scenarios. Often times, the only place for consumers to look for this type of information is on social media websites. It's vital to ensure social media accounts are giving the best representation of the company's morals and values.

[duchessofvastergotland]

24th February 2023 // As part of Sweden's Presidency of the European Union, the Crown Princess met with members of the Committee on the Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management. Victoria received updates on the EU's ongoing civilian operations

[pratchettquotes]

"What's happening?" said Lobsang, as the last of the monks surged past.

"I daresay we shall soon be told," said Lu-Tze, starting to roll himself a cigarette.

"Hadn't we better hurry? Everyone's going!" The sound of flapping sandals died away in the distance.

"Nothing seems to be on fire," said Lu-Tze calmly. "Besides, if we wait a little then by the time we get there everyone will have stopped shouting and perhaps they will be making some sense."

Terry Pratchett, Thief of Time

[akwyz]

Europe's Strategic Foresight Report 2023: Sustainability and People's Wellbeing at the Forefront

🌍💡 EU's 2023 Strategic Foresight Report is out! Unprecedented investments, new wellbeing metrics, and a triple promise for sustainability. The future is green, digital, and inclusive! 🌱📊🤝 #EUStrategicForesight #Sustainability #GreenTransition

In the face of global challenges such as climate change, energy transition, and geopolitical tensions, the European Union (EU) is taking a strategic approach to ensure the sustainability and wellbeing of its people. The 2023 Strategic Foresight Report, recently released by the European Commission, provides a comprehensive look at the EU’s current socio-economic landscape and its future…

[eliserzilber]

ACCEPTS DBT Worksheet

*Corresponding DBT Skill*

This worksheet is a way for you to plan ahead and show up for yourself when you're in distress.

Print this out, fill it in and have it as a tangible list of things to take your focus off the emotional storm and avoid harmful coping mechanisms. 

List activities that will take your focus in the moment (for example draw, play a video game, put together a small puzzle)

List things you can do with someone who calms you (for example help with washing dishes, fold laundry, cook a meal)

List 2 times before when you were struggling emotionally and got through it (to remind yourself that you have before and can survive again)

List things you can do to activate opposite emotions (for example watch some funny videos to counteract sadness with laughter)

List numbers you can call for help (For example a crisis hotline, therapist, or loved one)

Bonus Project: Self-Soothing Tool Box 

Fill a small box with anything that you can grab in a moment of stress to occupy your 5 senses.

This can include things like fidget toys, stress balls, mini plushies, small puzzles (25 pieces or so), a laundry sheet or perfume that calms you, a print out of the lyrics to one of your favorite songs, photos of loved ones, a Box Breathing guide, post-it notes with helpful affirmations, and even sour candies or mints.

The goal here is to have a go-to collection of self-soothing assistants so you're not searching and struggling in the midst of your distress.

*More DBT Skill guides here*

[retrocgads]

UK 1987

[blueprint-poetry]

almost took a dive

I walked in and said, I’m the worst I’ve ever been in my life Last night I almost took a dive Thinking about how I’m alone here after all cause I didn’t get better fast enough, and water’s so enticing when oxygen is already burning

She said, what’s your crisis management, cause we’ve been trying and it’s just not working, and this arena isn’t an ocean that leaves you an island

I thought how it felt so powerful then, lost adrift in the ripple effect of one more monsoon wave of all my doubt and worthlessness and I couldn’t escape I walked around in a daze, Not even in my own body anymore and every attempt to anchor sent me sailing again Powerful enough to disassociate

These are wounds you’re nursing, the only nurturing you know at all, the last thing I remember thinking is God, suffocation had never felt so enthralling cause fighting is exhausting after all this time

And there’s one in this world who pulled me aside told me I had to focus on making myself happy and to remove the weight bags that kept me from doing the work I had to do to get there.

And tears falling, I said I’m trying, she cautioned me to let them fall much more often. She said, I know, I see how hard you’ve been trying, struggling, working to get better; and weight bags fell from my shoulders, she who sheltered me, adopted in all but law, reminding me if the only person I ever save is just me then that is more than enough And I am worth it. Still working on believing it.

Cause I almost took a dive, raging against my own life with enough force to be my own enemy winning with the upper hand fastened to my throat.

And I walked in and said, something’s gotta change cause I almost did it, terrified my own self beyond any words in this world.

I can’t care how worthless they painted me, abandoning me with one more cruel story to take the life right out of me, cause this time the darkness I was being driven to has to find another excuse than everything that’s yet again wrong with me.

That song was tired out, first verse, a century before this one. And if all their claims to love seek little else than finding every chink and exploiting for another jab at my weakest links, then I will carefully wrap myself up, pack myself up, set this aside, And find myself a new place where I’m more than yesterday’s mistake, tomorrow’s regret, worthless rags where I already made the mess, a place to forgive myself and maybe, just maybe, be the one person I save.

—blueprint poetry

[unfortunate-beetle-and-friends]

Important information. It's good to manage expectations. Coping mechanisms don't magically switch you into a good place.

what “feeling better” can look like after using a coping technique:

beng able to get up and walk around safely

thinking/talking more clearly and lessening of brain fog

a willingness to re-engage with a situation/emotion (even with some reluctance)

ability to do a task you did not want to/could not do before

being able to plan and problem solve (even if you still don’t know what to do)

improved concentration/focus

more understanding of a situation

calmer and slower thoughts (rather than scattered thoughts/rumination)

slower heartbeat and breathing

faster heartbeat, if doing exercise, and momentum that gives you a chance to do a task before you sit down again

being able to sleep easier

an ability to look at the big picture and not get lost in the details

feeling that you can “manage”

ability to control outbursts/destructive behaviour or pause before acting

managing to stop crying

I think people tend to assume their mood is what will improve after trying coping techniques, however, your mood is not the full extent of your mental health, and it doesn’t totally define whether or not a technique has helped you. When disorders cause symptoms like chronic emptiness and low mood, it’s worthwhile to pay attention to your body and your abilities to look for signs of improvement, which can then have an affect on your mood in the long term.