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Straddling Unemployment Presented November 23, 2009 by Patty Vanderpool, LPC, CEAP President, EAP Lifestyle Management
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Straddling Unemployment
Presented November 23, 2009 byPatty Vanderpool, LPC, CEAPPresident, EAP Lifestyle Management
Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.
~Norman Vincent Peale
Positive Thinking? HOW?
Positive Psychology:Positive Psychology:3 approaches to the good 3 approaches to the good
lifelife
#1#1
Savor the Savor the moment!moment!
#2: Be grateful
Write down 3 good things that happened today.
#3 Be hopeful.Be hopeful.
Other lessons in gratefulness:
Remind yourself of the struggles of others
Volunteer your time and talents
Compare downward. Tell someone each day why
you are grateful for them. Start each day with a
prayer/meditation and a gratefulness exercise
Tolerate Uncertainty
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” -Unknown
When life When life throws you throws you curveballs, curveballs, hit them out hit them out of the park.of the park.
-Bounce Back Book
Brain Fitness
The power of prayer & practicing your faith…
The Four Noble Truths
The existence of suffering
The causes of sufferingThe path that leads to the cessation of the causes of suffering
The cessation of the causes of suffering
Mental Health Suggestions Mindfulness: “…keeps us
centered, alert and conscientious, helping us to know what is happening in our mind as it happens, and thus to deal with problems as they arise.”
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom (Godsfield Press, 2000)
Share good news often!
Social Support
Smile!
Cultivate a sense of humor.
DO try this at home…oRead Dave Barry
oAATH (www.aath.org)
oWatch funny movies
oReader’s Digest
o888.HA-HA-HAoEmergency Laughter List
Emotions are Emotions are contagious!contagious!
A 3-Step Plan
#1 Self Care
#2: Change your behavior.
#3: Change your thinking
Thank you!
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