PRIME TIME
May 2020
Shellie Rosen, DOM
Herb Doc
Shellie Rosen is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She can be reached via her website at Bodyvolve.com
T
he Coronavirus pandemic presents what some would call a ‘VUCA”
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Journal Strategy For Uncertain and Complex Times challenge. VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. It was a term primarily used by the U.S. Army War College until the attacks of September 11, 2001. VUCA became a model for individuals and businesses seeking to make sense of the confusion. The goal was to
identify challenging areas while considering a flexible action plan.
Many folks are experiencing Coronavirus information overload. Whether your confusion is related to health, finances, security, or supply chain stability for goods and services, you aren’t alone! Framing
issues brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic in the four VUCA categories can be a healthy journaling exercise helping to reduce stress. This exercise helps anyone quickly and strategically organize anxious thoughts and shift into action. Abundant Blessings Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac.
Here is an example of how the quadrants can be used to map life and health concerns. Volatile: The dynamics of change “I help take care of my grandkids but I’m not sure when it will be safe to have them at my home. While they aren’t here I wish I could be recovering from my knee surgery!”
Uncertain: Lack of predictability “I need my knee replaced and I have no idea when my doctor will let me reschedule my appointment. I don’t know how to make plans for the future and how I’ll get help.”
Action: Plan for the ups and the downs. “Maybe I focus on planning ahead in case I can get a surgery soon. I’ll freeze some easy meals to eat while recovering!”
Action: Study reliable sources. “Maybe I can research physical therapy exercises to reduce my pain and to help with post-surgery.”
Complex: Interworking systems “My kids really need me. They have the grandkids home from school and they’re nervous about finances. I want to help, and I don’t know if I can or how.”
Ambiguous: Lack of clarity “When the ‘stay at home’ is lifted will it be safe for my family to come over? What precautions will we have to take and for how long?
Action: Network when solving problems. “Maybe I can have the grandkids help me learn how to do online ordering so I can order groceries for their home and mine.”
Action: Test/question assumptions “I’m willing to wear a mask until there are no new cases to be able to see my family.”
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