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How to relieve stress during a job loss

Written by: Andrea Scott

Article Overview: Home business expert, Andrea Scott, shares practical tools to relieve the stress caused by job loss during the recession. She encourages people to develop a variety of tools to cope with this traumatic situation.

How to relieve stress during a job loss

It's pretty obvious that we are in the midst of a recession. The unemployment rate of 9.7% is the highest it's been in 25 years and in August 216,000 Americans lost their jobs. You may be one of them. How do you deal with this situation? It's important to realize that your attitude determines your experience. Do you dwell on the negative and blame others? Can you see anything good coming out of this recession for you and your family? It certainly is challenging to find anything positive in a lay off. You're dealing with survival issues of how you will provide for your family. Your feelings of anxiety and worry are totally understandable. Honour your feelings and acknowledge them. But don't stay stuck in your negative feelings. Develop a plan to cope with the instability in your life.

There are many tools and strategies to relieve stress. Choose the tools that work for you. It's important to maintain regular physical exercise. Go for walks or go to the gym. You may not have the funds at this time to continue your gym membership. Check out community recreation centres in your city. They usually have a nominal fee and may offer reduced rates for people with a low income.

Don't isolate yourself. Connect with positive people who support you emotionally and who you can support as well. Connect with people who will lift you up when you are down. Create a safe place for yourself by choosing non-judgmental people with whom you can vent your concerns and worries.

This is a great time to learn some new coping tools. You may want to learn some new breathing exercises. Breathwork will help you shift your energy and release stress and anxiety. Batting is another strategy to implement when you're feeling anxious. Kneel by your bed and bat a pillow with a plastic bat. Ensure that you are alone so you don't disturb your family.

Gratitude is crucial to to thriving during this time of uncertainty. What are you thankful for? What possibilities can you be thankful for? What's working in your life? Keep a gratitude journal and each night list everything that you are grateful for.

When you express gratitude for your blessings, you will discover creative solutions for your situation. You can use this recession to create a better life for you and your family.

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