7 steps to cope with the recession

As I reported in my teleclass "How to recession proof your career", a couple of months ago, the credit crunch is placing increased pressures on organisations. Although there are reports that the downturn is soon to be over, organisations are still reducing staff, restructuring their teams, cutting training budgets or reducing pay rises, there is likely to be an impact on you.

If you are unhappy at work, this may well impact on other parts of your life - whether you become less productive, demotivated, tired, less creative or less focused. Among the raft of negativity, enforced by the reporting in the media, being happy at work is almost impossible to be. There are challenges to ensure that you stay motivated, productive and optimistic at work. Being happy at work is, however, essential for your wellbeing and ultimately your success.

So what can you do to increase your happiness and wellbeing during the recession?

1. Understand the issues that you are facing and the steps you can take to mitigate or reduce the effects. Taking action rather than worrying about a situation will help you to take steps in the right direction.

2. Understand what your strengths are. Then make sure these are recognised and work to these strengths.

3. Be positive. Encourage not discourage. Remember that you and others respond much better to positive rather than negative feedback.

4. Learn to recognise the thoughts that go through your mind when you do not feel positive, known as self talk. Take steps to distract yourself from the thoughts and focus on the positive parts of your life.

5. Take time to manage any stress in your life. If you don't manage any stress you may face, this may result in increased pressure and frustration.

6. Balance your life and work effectively. Taking time to be with your family and friends, and planning future events to look forward to will help you to feel more balanced in your life.

7. Take steps to remain motivated. This can include developing a clear plan for your future, and taking steps each day to achieve your objective.

To learn how you can cope with the recession, download my free report "7 steps to get ahead in your career (and beat the recession!)" today at www.selfdiscoverycoaching.co.uk. Let me help you to take the next step today.