Ya’ll really loved our travel content last week! We saw a record number of clicks on our resources links, so we are going to try to share even more resources with you in the coming newsletters.

You didn’t even pass judgement on our several typos (🤣 whoops). At N’good Company, art imitates life. We both had come off a travel week and were a little more sleepy eyed than usual. Thanks for giving us another chance this week.

It’s a good thing we’re not perfectionists, right? 😃

Career Advice: Don’t Let Chaos Pull Your Focus

Let’s get real. Chaos in this world is inevitable—whether all hell is breaking loose at work (ahem, The Office 🤣), your children are off the rails at home, the world is doing wild world-ly things or perhaps there is an unpredictable election season on the horizon (gasp, there’s no such thing 🙈🙉🙊) Chances are one or more of those things are popping off (or about to pop off) in your life and you need to somehow, someway keep calm and carry on.

The ability to maintain focus amidst a storm is crucial not only for our success but also for our well-being. It’s also a muscle that can be developed to grow stronger over time — isn’t that good news?

Don’t know where to start? Here’s how we stay focused when everything around us feels chaotic:

1. Prioritize What Matters.

When chaos strikes, everything can seem urgent. The key is to step back and prioritize tasks. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to help you decide what’s urgent and important versus what can be delegated or delayed.

Having clear priorities allows you to focus on high-impact tasks and prevents you from being overwhelmed by less important distractions.

2. Break It Down

Enormous challenges or crises often feel insurmountable because they seem too large to tackle all at once. Break tasks down into smaller, more manageable chunks. This can provide a sense of accomplishment as you complete each step and help maintain momentum toward larger goals.

3. Control What You Can

Focus on the things within your control. While you can’t always change external circumstances, you can control your own actions, attitude, and responses. Stoicism anybody?!?

Shifting your focus to the areas where you have influence can help you stay grounded and prevent you from feeling powerless.

4. Practice Mindfulness

In chaotic situations, our minds can quickly spiral into anxiety and distraction. Practicing mindfulness—whether through meditation, breathing exercises, or simply taking a quiet moment to center yourself—can help you regain focus and clarity.

6. Stay Connected to Your "Why"

During chaotic times, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Reconnecting with your purpose—whether it’s your personal goals, the team’s mission, or the company’s vision—can help you stay motivated.

When you know why you’re doing what you’re doing, it’s easier to push through distractions and stay focused on what truly matters.

9. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

In the midst of chaos, perfection is often unattainable. Focus on making steady progress rather than getting everything exactly right. When you prioritize progress over perfection, you allow yourself to move forward with less stress and more momentum.

Chaos is an inevitable part of both work and life, but it doesn’t have to derail your focus. By prioritizing effectively, practicing mindfulness, setting boundaries, and staying connected to your purpose, you can navigate chaotic times with clarity and determination.

When you stay focused amidst the noise, you empower yourself—and your team—to achieve success even in the most challenging circumstances. Now that’s an example we can all learn to follow.

Tell Me SomethiN’good

We’re here to help you bring order to chaos through our tried and true tips (see above👆) and through experiential learning opportunities.

The world needs leaders who can be agile, self-regulated, clear communicators and create meaningful culture during times of stability and chaos.

N’good is offering a 90-day virtual learning cohort experience that will give you the tools to develop yourself and your team.

The Cohort starts on September 16th and ends on December 13th.

You will walk away with:

1. Your very own purpose statement and guiding values

2. Tools to help you manage stress with more ease

3. Methods of dealing with conflict in a constructive way

4. A fresh understanding of how to navigate complexity and solve problems more quickly

5. A personal productivity refresh

   Join our waitlist here. Doors to sign up open next Sunday!

Resources Worth Your Click:

📺️ Football season is officially here and the Netflix sports documentary on the Michigan sign stealing scandal is actually SO GOOD. It’s a must watch.

🏈 Speaking of football, we are loving Abercrombie’s NFL team attire. And it’s on sale through today!

🎧 Latest podcast work therapy drop - we’re talking about experimenting with workplace culture.

📖 If you want a better understanding of how systems work and gain insight into why silos and competing priorities pop up at work, the book Thinking in Systems will help!

🎒I (Brooke) am hunting for the perfect travel bag. You can just ask my clients. Lol. This Dagne Dover backpack is the latest one purchased. I went for the mesh because it was on sale and I’m committed to making is look classy. Lol. Who wants a full review of all my travel bags and my top picks?

📖 To deepen your ability to remain calm in chaos. We highly recommend The Obstacle is the Way.

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