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Avoid Recession Burn Out
I was watching the news the other day and saw two stories in one broadcast about the economy. One story was about how the job market is struggling and many employees are still in danger of losing their jobs. The other story was about a rebounding economy and job growth being just around the corner. Huh?
With all of these conflicting stories, what are we supposed to think? It can be down right mind-boggling, and cause anxiety.
So here are my quick tips to beat recession talk burn out:
1. Take in the news, but do not hang you hat on any one story. Bottom line - it's been bad, but there are positive signs that it's getting better.
2. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Don't worry about what could happen, focus on what is happening right now and do your part to stay productive at work.
3. Go a head, have a coffee break. Stressing yourself out and staying stuck to the cubicle is going to make you less productive. Take a break by going on a walk or getting a cup of coffee.
4. Avoid the office hen house. You know, the colleagues who spend a good part of lunch or break time hashing out the rumor mill about layoffs and office closings.
5. Stay positive. Easier said than done, but having a positive attitude is sometimes all it takes to have good things come your way.
Posted by Don Boone on August 2, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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