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Approximately 10.9 percent of Rhode
Islanders are currently unemployed
and looking for a job, according to the
Rhode Island Department of Labor and
Training. It can be difficult for those
affected to accept that he or she can’t
control the fact that they do not have
a job. But, he or she must—and can—
learn to manage their emotions.
Why? Aside from the obvious (maintaining
one’s well-being), a positive
attitude will keep individuals motivated
and open to possibilities.
And, the enemy is fear.
At the height of the depression (25
percent unemployment nationally),
President Franklin Roosevelt made a
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by John koenig
famous speech in which he declared,
“All we have to fear is fear itself.” He
knew that frightened people are not effective
people. They do not make good
decisions. They do not see possibility.
They literally feel depressed.
Unfortunately, unemployment is
more than just the loss of a paycheck. It
can bring with it the loss of self-esteem,
identify, sense of belonging, emotional
security and balance. It can impact the
unemployed worker’s health (both mental
and physical) and damage his or her
relationships with family and friends.
Unemployment is a Personal Crises
Unemployed people go through a
process, almost like mourning for a
deceased loved one. Emotions typically
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range from denial, to fear/anger, despair
and finally acceptance. The faster one
moves through these stages the better
he or she will be.
When one is unemployed, it is wise
to start by accepting that there are some
things that are beyond our control. We
can’t change the fact that our former job
ended or the circumstances that ended
it. We can’t change the economy, our
age, qualifications or household bills,
but there are many things we can control.
Here are some suggestions.
Time Management
The job now is to find a job. Many
books, articles and resources exist that
can help. Seek these out. Investigate every
avenue to replace the lost income.
Become an expert on finding work, but
also recognize that without a job to
How to Stay in Control When Unemployed
report to, that 40 plus hours a week and
the familiarity of a daily structure need
to be replaced. Start with a written to
do list to plan the day. Block out time
for work and time for other activities.
Part of good time management,
especially when one is out-of-work, is
balancing his or her life for good mental
and physical health. Make a special
effort to include time for exercise, family
activities, recreation and spiritual
and social events. Avoid the temptation
to stop living a full life while waiting to
get connected with a new position.
Adopt a Positive Attitude
It’s easy to get tired of hearing comments
like “Just remember when one
door closes another opens,” or “Look at
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