We've all had those moments where we think things are going in one direction, and then BAM. It doesn't have to be a crisis of global or even national proportions – it just has to affect our lives.

When that happens, our brain stops working a little, and the reaction sets in. That is when we make mistakes. Crises are moments of resistance – and they don't usually lead to the best response.

So one of the things I want to teach you to do today to stay smart during a crisis is to ask this question: What do I need right now?

Learn more about your host by visiting www.sarahwalton.com