{"id":89,"date":"2009-07-07T18:49:14","date_gmt":"2009-07-07T18:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/yourdailyspiritualstimulus\/2009\/07\/survival-strategies-for-the-unemployed.html"},"modified":"2009-07-07T18:49:14","modified_gmt":"2009-07-07T18:49:14","slug":"survival-strategies-for-the-unemployed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/yourdailyspiritualstimulus\/2009\/07\/survival-strategies-for-the-unemployed.html","title":{"rendered":"Survival Strategies for the Unemployed"},"content":{"rendered":"

With this week’s news of yet another rise in unemployment to 9.5%, I’ve been concerned about all those who have lost their jobs and are looking for work. Without question, being unemployed can be scary and challenging both personally and
\nfinancially. In times like this we must have a great deal of courage, faith and
\nfortitude. Here’s a list of survival strategies for our readers
\nwho are currently unemployed.<\/p>\n

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  1. Avoid negativity – Take a break from negative news and media. Even
    \nthough the job market is tight, many companies are still hiring.
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  2. Reconnect with family, friends and former business associates, they may
    \nknow of possible opportunities.
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  3. Re-visit your skills, talents and abilities. Perhaps you have skills
    \nyou’ve forgotten or that can be applied in a different way or field than
    \nyou thought possible.
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  4. Pay attention to how you are spending your time–it’s your most valuable
    \nasset! Be proactive in your job search everyday.
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  5. Get support if you need it – you don’t have to go it alone!
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  6. Create consistent self-care habits that will help you to stay healthy
    \nand positive. Eat well, exercise, take walks, pray, meditate, get plenty
    \nof sleep and avoid excess caffeine and alcohol.
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  7. Stay connected to others, be in community. Beliefnet<\/a> has a community of people who pray and support each other around job loss. Also, many churches and synagogues are offering job search support groups, so look into programs that might be available in your area.
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  8. Keep your eyes and ears open – opportunities can present themselves in
    \nunexpected ways and places.
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  9. Don’t isolate yourself – get out of the house everyday and explore the
    \njob options in your own community.
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  10. Read Paul and Tracy McManus’s <\/strong>“Affirmations for the Unemployed.”<\/a><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


    Here’s a Prayer For Financial Healing:<\/p>\n

    From the deep reaches of my heart and soul,
    \nTo the highest love in heaven,
    \nI pray for a healing of my financial situation.<\/p>\n

    I reach a hand to the abundance of the universe,
    \nAnd pray that I learn to transform my fear into possibility.
    \nLet me open to all the good that exists in this world.<\/p>\n

    I lift my head up to the sun
    \nAnd pray that I am inspired to turn darkness into light.
    \nLet me raise myself up beyond my problems.<\/p>\n

    I look toward the future and what-could-be
    \nAnd pray that I can believe in myself and my abilities.
    \nLet me know in my heart that I have great strength.<\/p>\n

    I honor the place of fear that has gripped me,
    \nBut I pray that I do not let it own me.
    \nLet me do what I can to bring peace to my financial situation,
    \nAnd trust that this too will pass.<\/p>\n

    ~ Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway
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