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Career Transition: Turning a Career Change into a Positive Life Transition

March 31st, 2011

By Lydia Whitney

We all know that life sometimes throws you curve balls. Our lives are full of transitions; and so we need to be prepared to reinvent ourselves again and again. In order to take advantage of change, you need to be ready to embrace it and turn it into a positive – whether you were expecting that change or not.

These days, it is not uncommon for you to find yourself facing a career or job change. Current statistics on job loss and unemployment are, frankly, frightening. Whether you are entering today’s job market voluntarily or not, you will find that it is more challenging than ever. But it is possible to turn this into an opportunity instead of facing it as a hurdle.

First of all, take a deep breath. Consider how this might be a positive situation. What could you potentially gain by searching for a new job or career? More income? Greater job satisfaction? More time with your family? A position where you have the opportunity to learn and grow? If you can find a positive to focus on, then the entire experience will be much less stressful – and you are more likely to find that you end up in a better position. » Read more: Career Transition: Turning a Career Change into a Positive Life Transition

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Staying Motivated: Coping With Trying Times

October 27th, 2010

SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER YOURSELF AND OTHERS

By David Cunningham

When there’s a turn of events we can’t control – whether it’s a major accident or illness, a natural disaster, a fire threatening our neighborhood, or the loss of a job – it can test our sense of stability and safety and confidence in profound ways. What can I do when my world is suddenly turned upside down? How can I help others when I’m struggling myself? What’s the point of moving forward when everything seems so difficult and hopeless?

Obviously, there are a lot of emotions that follow a traumatic event. Here’s an approach to consider taking, however, that can help you cope with trying times: The quality of my life is determined only 1 percent by what happens, and 99 percent by how I respond to what happens. While you and I don’t always have a lot of say over what happens in life, we have a lot to say about how we react and communicate in the face of it.

Stepping outside your conventional perspectives and finding ways to communicate better can make you stronger during trying times. » Read more: Staying Motivated: Coping With Trying Times

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Staying Motivated: How to Cope with Losing Your Job in This Economy

June 28th, 2010

By Bethany North

The bottom line is that there is nothing fun about losing your job, but it doesn’t have to derail your life. With the current state of the economy in the past several years, job loss has become more common than ever, so it may be comforting to know that you are not alone.

To begin with, one of the first areas to deal with after losing a job is your emotions. You may be experiencing some serious anxiety about your monthly finances, providing for your family, or even having your career and dreams shattered. It is important to remember that you can bounce back so even if you were laid off from your career or job, there are still new opportunities available to you!

This is where it is highly important to be creative. Have you tried taking what you do online? The Internet has overtaken the world, so you better believe that any and every opportunity is available to you on the web. If you were a schoolteacher that was laid off (which is quite common these days), you can teach online, giving you the opportunity to reach the greater United States with increasing job opportunities. Even if you were a chef at a restaurant, you can still take your skills to the Internet by advertising yourself for private parties or even writing articles or blogs about cooking and culinary tips. » Read more: Staying Motivated: How to Cope with Losing Your Job in This Economy