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\"unemployed|<\/a>Being unemployed for more than a few months can make you depressed. Hearing \u2018No\u2019 after \u2018No\u2019 is hard on anyone\u2019s self-esteem. Add in bills, family demands, and embarrassment and you have a downward emotional spiral. A couple of my friends were laid off their jobs just before Christmas. So far my friends have been able to deal with their situation in a healthy, positive way. How can you beat depression when you become unemployed?<\/p>\n

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  1. Stay Positive.<\/strong> It\u2019s tough to be positive when you feel like you\u2019ve been kicked in the gut. The adage that positive attracts positive is true when it comes to dealing with negative situations. When you have a positive attitude, you\u2019ll notice opportunities or random chances more often than if you are bitter or negative. People will also respond positively to you because having a good mood gives a better impression at interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Chuck Bad Attitude<\/strong>. It\u2019s easy to blame the boss, co-worker, or family member for your job loss. Revenge never works and isn\u2019t the Christian thing to do. Hold off before you start dishing out the blame and anger. Ask yourself who is really to blame? Be honest. If you think you might have had something to do with losing your job, take responsibility. Sometimes it isn\u2019t your fault and the reason for the entire situation is beyond your control. Accept that and instead of wasting energy and time on being angry, focus on the present and what you can do to improve your situation.<\/li>\n
  3. Talk.<\/strong> Egos and identities get wrapped in jobs. There\u2019s shame and embarrassment about not working plus the feeling you\u2019re a burden on others. Talking helps take you out of that negative space and puts you into a supportive, positive world. Remember that your purpose on earth is something greater than the job. A job is a job, but you bring the sparkle and light that makes what you do special.<\/li>\n
  4. Reach Out.<\/strong> Toss your pride. Don\u2019t become isolated from connecting with others. Network on social media sites. Inquire into that dream job you\u2019ve wanted forever. You won\u2019t loose anything and at best you\u2019ll achieve a goal. Tell your story but be careful not to dish your employers or the job. Tech connects us more than ever before. No one wants their words to haunt them years later.<\/li>\n
  5. One Day At A Time.<\/strong> The bills are mounting, kids need stuff, and the in-laws think you\u2019re a waste of time. It\u2019s easy projecting negative thoughts into your future. It\u2019s harder being positive when things seem bad. But it\u2019s all about perception and belief. Negative thoughts attract negative situations. Soon you\u2019ll see only the negative side of things that come your way. Positive thinking attracts positive results. Focus on one day at a time, on your \u2018right now moment\u2019 instead of tomorrow or next week. Right now you\u2019ve filled out applications, you did some interviews and that\u2019s positive. It\u2019s also all the control over the situation you have so allow the process to take over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so\u00a0<\/span>regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell<\/p>\n

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    Terezia Farkas. International Bestselling Author, Huffington Post\/\u00a0CNN contributor<\/a>, columnist of Depression Help<\/a>. Focus is mental health. Her bestseller Heart of Love Evolution \u2013 Surviving Depression <\/a>is available on Amazon. Website: \u00a0www.tereziafarkas.com<\/a> Follow on \u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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