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wisewords 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 Individual Counseling Personal Development Strategic Planning Diane D’Errico, MA Counselor - Life, Leadership & Career 401-497-0701 Diane@onpointconsulting.info OnPointConsulting.info 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 30 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com Angel Whispers Rhode Island The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza 917 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02888 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 Open Your arms to healing! Adriene J. Smith, RMT Reiki ◊ Holistic Therapies ◊ Angelic Awareness ◊ Certifi cation Courses Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com 401.741.2278 AngelWhispersRI.com
unemployment as an opportunity to reinvent yourself and figure out what you really want to do.” Both of those statements may be true, but it doesn’t help to hear it from others. A positive attitude must come from within. For some, managing their attitude may come naturally. For those who need to work on it, here are some specific steps to get started. n Write a gratitude list. Update the list regularly and review it daily. n Write an asset list. This is not a resume. It is a list of everything that makes one valuable: education skills and work experience, as well as personal qualities. n Write an accomplishment list that includes anything you ever did that you felt good about. n Make a list of positive activities—like getting fit or reconnecting with old friends—that can be enjoyed right now, then start doing them. n Exercise. Daily exercise is the single best anti-depressant, and it can be free. Being fit will also increase self-esteem. n Write a list of big personal goals. Call it a dream list and let yourself dream. n Learn to live one day at a time. This strategy is one of the best ways to manage stress. n Refuse to get caught up in negativity. Avoid people whose negative attitude brings you down. Seek out positive perspectives socially and in the media. n Work on relationships. This is a time to communicate, spend time together. Avoid the temptation to pull back now more than ever. n Watch out for negative habits. Be alert to drinking, eating habits, gambling and Internet habits. Seek help if necessary. n Read motivational stories of people that turned unemployment into opportunity. n Reconnect with your spirituality. n Master the art of positive thinking. n Use the public library. It is free and offers a broad range of support. The library is a gateway to new interests, a way to get out of the house during the day. Network Don’t fall into the isolation trap (sending out resumes on the computer and calling it a day). Get out of the house. Not only can networking help one land a job, but it will also help individuals to feel connected with the world. Consider any opportunity for social interaction such as volunteering, taking courses, attending free lectures or getting more involved with a church or support group. For those still feeling overwhelmed, seek out counseling. Many counselors offer a sliding scale and will be happy to cut individuals a break. John Koenig is a board certified hypnotist and hypnotic life coach with offices in Warwick and in Seekonk, Mass. For a free stress reduction meditation/hypnosis recording, email John. Koenig.Hypnotist@Live.com. AQUIDNECK ISLAND ACUPUNCTURE Shawna E.M. Snyder, D.Ac., M.A.O.M. Sprain or Strain? Provider for BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna and Tufts Health Plan Acupuncture helps with athletic trauma. 170 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown www.AquidneckAcupuncture.com Info@AquidneckAcupuncture.com 401-297-1642 BRINGING A BALANCE OF HEALTH AND STRENGTH TO MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. Dr. Roger Zeng Doctor of Acupuncture Certified Herbalist Johnston Acupuncture Clinic Lorie Stearns, RN Certified Reiki Practitioner 1343 Hartford Ave, Suite 1, Johnston, RI 02919 401-861-7555 www.johnstonacupunctureclinic.com Dr. Misty Kosciusko DC, MS Nutrition Located in Gold Plaza 917 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI Offering Classes, Sessions & Training • Guided Meditation Nights • Integrated Energy Therapy® • Usui Reiki Training • Magnifi ed Healing® • Angel Workshops • Wellness Classes Gladys Ellen, RMT (401) 935-8451 gladys@heavenly-hugs.com www.Heavenly-Hugs.com Pain Relief from Healing Hands Improve Your Quality Of Your Life! • Relieve aching muscles • Back, neck & joint pain • Migraines • Sciatica 934 East Main Road • Portsmouth, RI 401-683-6430 • NewHorizonChiro.com natural awakenings October 2012 31
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