“I think these difficult times have helped me
to understand better than before
how infinitely rich and beautiful life is
in every way, and that so many things
one goes around worrying about
are of no importance whatsoever.”
Isak Dinesen (Danish writer)
If you are an unemployed worker who has been laid-off, why would you think this is a beautiful time? I would like to reassure you, circumstances happen and we can still find happiness during our journey.
Helen what are you taking about…Find happiness Now? Everyday I wake up with the same realization, I don’t have a job and need one right away. There is no time for happiness in my life right now. When I get a job, I will be happy again.
Let’s take a step back and think about your twenty four (24) hours in a day. For argument sake, you spend about twenty (20) hours a day sleeping, eating, exercising, job searching and other responsibilities. There are approximately four (4) hours left for you to focus on other opportunities. Isn’t this a good time to bring a little happiness into your life.
What is happiness? “Resulting unexpectedly in something pleasant or welcome. A happy coincidence.”
Let’s explore different ideas that would make you happy.
• Your daughter running into the house yelling, “Mom, Tracy, my best friend, and I will be in the same classroom next year. Seeing joy in your daughter's face brings you happiness.
• You are the 25th person to buy a cup of coffee that day and receive a free cup.You suddenly think, "This is nice, I am so lucky."
• After exercising sitting down with a cold bottle of water. While sweating nothing tastes better than cold water.
The list can go on and on. Bringing joy into your day can change your prospective. It has been proven over and over again that positive thinking makes life easier and creates miracles at the same time.
So give it a try, put a smile on your face and yell, “ I am one step closer to finding that new job.” What do you have to lose? NOTHING!
Now it is your turn!
Share with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community what makes you happy. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Showing posts with label unemployed people. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unemployed people. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Unemployed Dreamers
“When a dream is in the mind of the believer,
and in the hand of the doer.
You are not given a dream
without being given the power
to make it come true.”
Anonymous
Being unemployed is a time in your life that is adventurous, exciting and challenging all at the same time. Would you like to thank the Universe for the special gift?
Now is your time to make some changes. You have an opportunity to bring your dreams out of hiding and dust them off.
Close your eyes and think back through your life and focus on the time you had a dream to make a difference in the world. Maybe it was to be a nurse, or concert pianist or a teacher, etc…
As the years went by you forgot the dream and went in another direction. Now since you are unemployed you have a clean slate and can bring the dream back into focus.
One beautiful thing, if you chose to believe in the dream you will be given the power to make it happen.
I know you are thinking, “Helen, I spend all my time looking for a job in the same field I was employed and have no time thinking about my old dreams.”
Yes, you are right and looking for a job does not take 24 hours a day. You have to eat, sleep and spend downtime. Otherwise, you will burn out.
Jane was working over 24 years for a computer company. She was the VP for Software Research and Development. The company started feeling the economic crunch and laid-off some of the senior managers including Jane.
At first Jane was absolutely distraught and could not believe this was happening to her. Her life fell apart. Jane’s saving grace was that she loved music and played in an orchestra on weekends.
Jane continued to look for a job in the computer field and felt she had no other choice. Until one day as she was practicing for the weekend performance a thought occurred, “Wouldn’t it be fantastic if I could spend my days with music instead of working for a computer company.”
She was given the dream!
Even though she did not stop looking for a job in the computer field, ideas started popping into her head regarding musical opportunities she could pursue. Jane did spend a few hours a day pursing different musical possibilities.
At first nothing materialized and that did not stop her. She kept talking to different people and arranging for informational interviews regarding the option of changing career paths.
Through her networking, researching and not giving up hope Jane stumbled across a small musical college looking for a Music Director. With her background in management and music Jane was a perfect fit.
Like they say, “When a dream is in the mind of the believer, and in the hand of the doer. You are not given a dream without being given the power to make it come true.”
Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community your dreams. Together let’s brainstorm ideas to make they come true.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
and in the hand of the doer.
You are not given a dream
without being given the power
to make it come true.”
Anonymous
Being unemployed is a time in your life that is adventurous, exciting and challenging all at the same time. Would you like to thank the Universe for the special gift?
Now is your time to make some changes. You have an opportunity to bring your dreams out of hiding and dust them off.
Close your eyes and think back through your life and focus on the time you had a dream to make a difference in the world. Maybe it was to be a nurse, or concert pianist or a teacher, etc…
As the years went by you forgot the dream and went in another direction. Now since you are unemployed you have a clean slate and can bring the dream back into focus.
One beautiful thing, if you chose to believe in the dream you will be given the power to make it happen.
I know you are thinking, “Helen, I spend all my time looking for a job in the same field I was employed and have no time thinking about my old dreams.”
Yes, you are right and looking for a job does not take 24 hours a day. You have to eat, sleep and spend downtime. Otherwise, you will burn out.
Jane was working over 24 years for a computer company. She was the VP for Software Research and Development. The company started feeling the economic crunch and laid-off some of the senior managers including Jane.
At first Jane was absolutely distraught and could not believe this was happening to her. Her life fell apart. Jane’s saving grace was that she loved music and played in an orchestra on weekends.
Jane continued to look for a job in the computer field and felt she had no other choice. Until one day as she was practicing for the weekend performance a thought occurred, “Wouldn’t it be fantastic if I could spend my days with music instead of working for a computer company.”
She was given the dream!
Even though she did not stop looking for a job in the computer field, ideas started popping into her head regarding musical opportunities she could pursue. Jane did spend a few hours a day pursing different musical possibilities.
At first nothing materialized and that did not stop her. She kept talking to different people and arranging for informational interviews regarding the option of changing career paths.
Through her networking, researching and not giving up hope Jane stumbled across a small musical college looking for a Music Director. With her background in management and music Jane was a perfect fit.
Like they say, “When a dream is in the mind of the believer, and in the hand of the doer. You are not given a dream without being given the power to make it come true.”
Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community your dreams. Together let’s brainstorm ideas to make they come true.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Friday, August 7, 2009
Ups and Downs of Being Unemployed
“When we do the best we can,
we never know what miracle
is wrought in our life or
the life of another.”
Helen Keller
Being unemployed creates different options, you can do the best you can in looking for a job or just hide under the covers. The choice is yours.
I know that some days you wake-up and say, “What is the use, I will never find a job again.” Give yourself a break and just lay low that day. While taking care of yourself you will restore your energy and most probably start thinking about action steps that will empower you to move forward.
On the other hand, other days you wake-up and feel motivated to look for a job. On these days you are empowered and make headway during the job search.
Everyday is a new day with new feelings and opportunities happening around you constantly.
Bill was letting the situation of being laid-off create havoc in his life. Every place he turned either the jobs he interviewed for where filled by someone else or the company decided not to hire anyone for the position at this time.
His saving grace was the company who temporarily laid him off would bring the employees back by the middle of November. This thought kept him going.
Bill really did not want to go back to his old job and felt pressured to find something new. He took the right steps of networking with friends, family members and former co-workers. Also, sending resumes and researching job opportunities.
Then one day to make matters worse the company he was temporarily laid-off from decided to close their doors. Bill was in despair.
Bill kept putting one foot in front of the other and out of the clear blue sky a company contacted him who received his resume. He went for 3 interviews and was offered a job that was exciting and financially rewarding.
As Helen Keller says, “When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle
is wrought in our life or the life of another.”
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and miracles will start to happen.
Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community obstacles you have encountered. Together we will brainstorm ideas to help you move forward with enthusiasm.
Helen
we never know what miracle
is wrought in our life or
the life of another.”
Helen Keller
Being unemployed creates different options, you can do the best you can in looking for a job or just hide under the covers. The choice is yours.
I know that some days you wake-up and say, “What is the use, I will never find a job again.” Give yourself a break and just lay low that day. While taking care of yourself you will restore your energy and most probably start thinking about action steps that will empower you to move forward.
On the other hand, other days you wake-up and feel motivated to look for a job. On these days you are empowered and make headway during the job search.
Everyday is a new day with new feelings and opportunities happening around you constantly.
Bill was letting the situation of being laid-off create havoc in his life. Every place he turned either the jobs he interviewed for where filled by someone else or the company decided not to hire anyone for the position at this time.
His saving grace was the company who temporarily laid him off would bring the employees back by the middle of November. This thought kept him going.
Bill really did not want to go back to his old job and felt pressured to find something new. He took the right steps of networking with friends, family members and former co-workers. Also, sending resumes and researching job opportunities.
Then one day to make matters worse the company he was temporarily laid-off from decided to close their doors. Bill was in despair.
Bill kept putting one foot in front of the other and out of the clear blue sky a company contacted him who received his resume. He went for 3 interviews and was offered a job that was exciting and financially rewarding.
As Helen Keller says, “When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle
is wrought in our life or the life of another.”
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and miracles will start to happen.
Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community obstacles you have encountered. Together we will brainstorm ideas to help you move forward with enthusiasm.
Helen
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