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Find a way forward.

CURRENT helps you gather yourself. READ · RELATE · LEAD helps you think through an interaction.

You might use one when you’re putting something off, juggling responsibilities, preparing for a conversation, or trying to decide what comes next.

The CURRENT Method

Draw on the movements that help. You don’t need to work through all seven every time.

1. Center

   Arrive and notice what’s happening in you.

2. Understand

   Check in with what’s actually going on.

3. Reflect

   Separate what you know from the interpretations you’re adding.

4. Reorient

   Find the edge of your acre: what is yours to tend?

5. Envision

   Consider your possible next moves.

6. Nourish

   Notice what your energy, attention, and capacity need.

7. Take the step

   Choose one useful movement. Sometimes that means waiting with intention.

The READ · RELATE · LEAD Method

1. Read before assuming

   Describe what happened. Stay curious about what you don’t know.

2. Relate before correcting

   Consider what the other person may be dealing with, then name your own needs. Both deserve attention.

3. Lead without escalating

   Choose a response: clarify, connect, make a request, set a boundary, pause, or take a practical step.

READ · RELATE · LEAD is for everyday interactions where you can speak up, disagree, and set limits without fear. If you’re worried about harm or retaliation, prioritize safety and appropriate support.