On LinkedIn I was asked a question that stopped me mid-scroll:
“How do we actually use C2R2E daily?”
That question sat with me. It reminded me that C2R2E isn’t a household term—not yet. It’s not part of any traditional coaching model or psychological theory. It’s something I built from my own lived experience—a system born out of structure, survival, and clarity.
As someone who sees the world through systems and patterns, I’ve always believed that transformation needs to be structured, simple, and repeatable. So when people ask me about C2R2E, I don’t just see a question about a framework. I see an opportunity to teach the process that helped me rebuild my life when everything fell apart.
What C2R2E Really Is
C2R2E stands for Collapse, Confrontation, Realignment, Reclamation, and Elevation.
It’s the five-phase process that defines how we rise through disruption—not once, but over and over again.
I didn’t invent it from theory; I lived it. Between 2014 and 2019, I went through two divorces, multiple custody battles, and more nights of uncertainty than I can count—all while serving full-time in the military. I learned that life doesn’t fall apart neatly, and it doesn’t rebuild neatly either.
What saved me wasn’t motivation—it was structure. I needed a way to make sense of the chaos so I could keep moving forward. That’s where C2R2E was born: a systematic way to face change, process pain, and find clarity again.
Phase 1: Collapse — Recognizing the Signal
Collapse isn’t failure; it’s feedback.
It’s the moment your system sends a signal that something’s off. Maybe it’s burnout, emotional overload, or that quiet voice saying, “This isn’t working anymore.”
Most of us try to ignore it and push through—but collapse is data. It’s your mind’s way of asking for recalibration. When I first realized that, it changed everything. Instead of fighting collapse, I started observing it.
Daily application: When you feel overwhelmed, don’t panic. Just name it. “This is my collapse moment.” That one act of awareness begins the reset.
Phase 2: Confrontation — Facing What’s Real
Confrontation is where truth begins. It’s not about blame; it’s about clarity.
In my military career, we had debriefs after every mission. We didn’t sugarcoat mistakes—we analyzed them so we could learn and improve. Life works the same way. You can’t fix what you won’t face.
When you confront reality, you strip away denial. You stop asking, “Why is this happening to me?” and start asking, “What is this trying to show me?”
Daily application: At the end of your day, ask yourself one honest question: What truth am I avoiding? Write it down, even if it’s uncomfortable. Awareness is strength.
Phase 3: Realignment — Returning to Direction
Once you face what’s real, clarity follows.
Realignment is where we stop chasing what’s urgent and start choosing what’s important. It’s not about fixing everything—it’s about adjusting your compass toward what matters most.
When I was rebuilding my life, realignment looked like focusing on my daughters, my health, and my peace. I had to stop reacting and start designing my days around purpose, not panic.
Daily application: Ask, “What deserves my focus today?” Keep it simple. Your time, energy, and peace are resources—spend them where they count.
Phase 4: Reclamation — Taking Back Control
Reclamation is the shift from awareness to action. It’s when you stop waiting for the perfect time and start creating progress right where you are.
During the early days of Elevatus, I built the company one task at a time. No investors, no team, no audience—just a plan, a system, and persistence. That’s what reclamation looks like: action in motion.
Daily application: Do one small thing that puts you back in control—a call, a cleanup, a choice. Movement restores confidence.
Phase 5: Elevation — Growth You Can Feel
Elevation is the quiet phase. It’s not flashy or loud. It’s that moment when you realize you handled something better than before. You didn’t spiral. You didn’t avoid. You stayed grounded.
That’s growth. And that’s the reward of practicing C2R2E daily.
When we elevate, we don’t become perfect—we become present. We move through life with more awareness, less fear, and deeper peace.
Daily application: Reflect each night. Ask yourself, “What did I handle better today?” That reflection builds self-trust—and self-trust builds stability.
Why the C2R2E Framework Works
The C2R2E framework works because it’s built for real life. It doesn’t require a breakthrough moment or a major reset. It gives you a daily structure that can be applied to anything—parenting, leadership, healing, business, or relationships.
You can be collapsing in one area of life and elevating in another, and that’s okay. The framework meets you where you are.
C2R2E keeps you grounded in process over perfection. It gives you a language for your own resilience—a way to explain what’s happening inside when life feels unpredictable.
How I Use It Every Day
Even now, after building Elevatus, I still use C2R2E every single day.
Some mornings I collapse before coffee. Some days, I realign halfway through a meeting. But every day, I reclaim something—a piece of peace, a focus point, a sense of control. And at night, I reflect.
That rhythm keeps me grounded. It reminds me that progress isn’t measured by pace—it’s measured by peace.
The Elevatus Way: Structured Growth You Can Live By
C2R2E is the foundation of everything we teach at Elevatus. It’s how we turn disruption into direction.
Because when life shifts, you don’t need perfection—you need a plan.
You need something structured, systematic, and easy to apply—a framework that fits real life, not just theory.
That’s what C2R2E is: a structured map for daily resilience. It’s not about starting over. It’s about rising again—stronger, clearer, and more grounded than before.
Call to Action
If this connected with you, start small. Try the 7-Day Reset—a simple way to practice C2R2E one day at a time.
If you’re a parent navigating co-parenting or custody challenges, explore the Parenting Plan Reset or the Ironclad Parenting Plan System. Both are built around the same C2R2E rhythm, giving families structure, clarity, and peace through transition.
And if you’re rebuilding your business or personal brand, explore Launch Ready and Discovery Advantage—two Elevatus systems that apply this same framework to structure, visibility, and trust.
Because whether it’s your life, your family, or your next mission, the process never changes:
We collapse. We confront. We realign. We reclaim. We elevate.
That’s how we rise.