Life can be unpredictable. How do you respond when the unexpected happens, when life throws you a curveball?
For the most part, we like to live neat, orderly lives. We fill our closet with clothes we like to wear, stock our fridge or pantry with food options. We keep calendars with our schedules, so we know exactly what each day entails.
But life has a way defying expectations. Each day, hundreds of things happen that you didn’t plan for, that you didn’t see coming. Some might be good, like unexpected opportunities. And some might be bad, like accidents or emergencies.
With so many curveballs each day, developing a strategy to deal with them, if possible, is a good idea. Sticking with a plan has advantages, but so does being flexible. Striking the right balance between the two can be crucial.
How do you deal with the unexpected? Are you good at rolling with the punches, or do you try to plan for every possible outcome? How do you handle it when you are thrown a curveball?
Related questions: How do you plan for the future? Do you keep a to-do list? Planning or spontaneity? How has luck shaped your life?