Comments on: Top 25 Ways to Stop Wigging Out

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By: Jill Foster

Jill Foster — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:28:15 +0000

Geoff and Valeria — Thanks to you both.

There’s an anonymous quote that has helped uplift my attitude during tough crossroads.
Offering it to your list:

“Everything will be ok in the end; and if it’s not ok, it’s not the end.”

Meditating on this has often prompted a lighter, enabled outlook. Positivity & taking action came more naturally after reflecting on this perspective.

By: sawinkler

sawinkler — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:26:04 +0000

Great list. I’m still trying to figure this out, but exercise and positive attitude are definitely helping so far.

My wife and I are instituting “recession date night” by finding things to do for less than $20.

By: Robin Yasinow

Robin Yasinow — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:42:38 +0000

Great mantra you suggest in #18. Here are a couple techniques I’ve found effective:

-Go on a news fast: Even those of us whose careers revolve around news can afford to abstain for a couple days. A news fast can help you recognize how much fear and anxiety stem from the information you consume and how you process it.

-Play with pets or children: It can be very centering to focus your attention on another living creature, especially one who derives great joy from simple things, like chasing a ball around the yard or building a lego spaceship. Don’t have a pet or a child? Visit a friend who does. They’ll appreciate it, too.

By: Sonny Gill

Sonny Gill — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:28:18 +0000

A positive attitude is definitely one thing I’d recommend for anyone that’s going through tough times. I can say that it’s one of the top things that has helped me through my current layoff.

I’m an optimistic person by nature but holding onto this outlook, even if you were rejected by a couple companies, keeps your head in the game – and by taking these 25 steps to ease your mind, as well, will no doubt further help the situation and your attitude.

Great list, Valeria and Geoff.

By: Debbie Weil

Debbie Weil — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:45:01 +0000

Great list. Thanks Geoff and Valeria. BTW, just finished a new novel that I highly recommend (set in Hong Kong during WWII and in the 50s): The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee