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Quick recap |
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| Dave led a discussion on dealing with upset and the importance of focusing on the process rather than the content, encouraging team members to share their personal or professional upsets. The team discussed the impact of being upset on their effectiveness and well-being, and the potential benefits of managing stress and emotions through physical action and replacing ‘upset’ with ‘passion’. The conversation ended with a poll to gauge the group’s current level of upset and a discussion on the topic of dealing with upset, particularly in relation to the current administration and budget cuts. | |
| Next steps | |
| • All participants to practice lowering their level of upset when they notice it rising. | |
| • All participants to focus on taking action without being overly upset about issues they care about. | |
| • Gene to find specific actions she can take regarding the protection or expansion of funding for food security and housing security programs. | |
| • Dave to consider managing conversation space as a potential topic for a future webinar. | |
| • All participants to be more intentional about how they connect with others without relying on shared upset. | |
| Summary | |
| Dealing With Upset and Life Processes | |
| Dave led a discussion on dealing with upset and the importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. He emphasized the need to examine life processes through coaching to create a better life. He also shared a link to a webinar conducted by his daughter, which dealt with the content of political action. Dave then asked participants to write down a current upset they were experiencing, and he conducted a poll to gauge their degree of upset. The aim was to help each participant deal with their upset and improve their life. | |
| Team Members Share Personal Upsets | |
| Dave led a discussion where team members shared their personal or professional upsets. The team members who shared their upsets were Pam, Char, Carmen, and Jean. Pam expressed her upset about the cancellation of fire insurance in California, which could lead to foreclosure for homeowners. Char shared her concern about her son losing his job due to government funding cuts. Carmen expressed her frustration with her neighbors who often damage her property while she’s away. Lastly, Jean shared her upset about the increased suffering of marginalized populations due to reduced funding for their services. Dave then asked Jean to spend the next 20 minutes working on reducing her upset level from 7.5 to a lower number. | |
| Coping With Funding Cuts and Stress | |
| Jean discussed her strategies for coping with the overwhelming situation of funding cuts to her volunteering center. She mentioned that denial, overeating, napping, and distraction were unhealthy coping mechanisms she had been using. She also shared that she had stopped drinking alcohol as a coping mechanism, as it made her feel worse. Jean expressed her struggle to maintain a positive outlook and engage in activities she used to enjoy, like painting and walking, due to the constant negative thoughts about the situation. Dave acknowledged Jean’s description of the process of upset and its impact on her daily life, suggesting that even seemingly positive activities could be tainted by negative thoughts. | |
| Managing Upset for Better Effectiveness | |
| Dave and Jean discussed the impact of being upset on their effectiveness and well-being. Dave suggested that reducing upset could lead to improved focus, better sleep, and more energy, which could in turn help Jean in her role as an activist and leader. Jean agreed, noting that being upset can make it difficult to focus and can lead to a ripple effect of negativity. They also discussed the potential benefits of being upset, such as increased energy and drive, but concluded that these benefits are outweighed by the negative effects. They agreed on the importance of taking action without being reactive and lowering upset before getting into action. | |
| Managing Stress and Emotions Discussed | |
| In the meeting, Dave and Jean discussed the importance of managing stress and emotions. Jean shared her experience of lowering her stress level and the rational reasons behind it. Dave emphasized the benefits of lowering stress, such as improved health and energy levels. He also suggested that Jean should continue to monitor and lower her stress level whenever she feels it rising. The conversation ended with Dave encouraging the rest of the team to reflect on their own stress management and share their insights. | |
| Overcoming Upset Through Physical Action | |
| In the meeting, Pam Morris discussed the value of physical action in overcoming the physical aspects of upset, such as adrenaline and cortisol. Dave agreed and suggested that physical action can help remove the problems that upset causes. Bill shared his realization that he allows powerlessness to become upset and that his upset is often a projection of something he’s upset about in himself. He intends to be aware of these dynamics in real time and act to deconstruct them. Dave highlighted Bill’s suggestion about the benefit of demonstrating care without being upset. Lastly, Anna and Bill clarified how to raise a virtual hand during the meeting. | |
| Managing and Replacing ‘Upset’ With ‘Passion | |
| The team discussed the concept of managing and replacing ‘upset’ with ‘passion’. Nancy shared her realization that she uses her upset as a way to connect with others, and she liked the idea of replacing it with passion. Anna agreed, suggesting that many people are programmed for upset and it’s a way of avoiding work. Bill suggested affirming people’s upset as a coaching strategy. Dave emphasized the importance of dealing with one’s own upset and how to handle others’ upset. JoAnne shared her experience of shifting her attention to who she wants to be and letting go of her upset. The team agreed on the need for creativity in managing conversation spaces. | |
| Dealing With Upset and Budget Cuts | |
| Dave led a discussion on the topic of dealing with upset, particularly in relation to the current administration and budget cuts. The group shared their experiences and perspectives, with Barb expressing her desire to move from being upset to taking action. Dave then conducted a poll to gauge the group’s current level of upset, which showed a significant decrease from the previous poll. Jean shared her insights from the session, emphasizing the importance of taking action and not getting stuck in upset. The conversation ended with participants expressing their appreciation for the session and the opportunity to connect with each other. | |
