Stay focused
AskAsa
9/2/2011 8:42:10 AM
I think we have to look at this as survival time. As long as we keep our heads above water we're winning. We shouldn't feel depressed if we're not "gaining" as long as we're not falling too much farther behind.
Re: Oprah Weighs In
yalanand
9/2/2011 3:03:11 AM
I agreed that sports is one of the best treatments for all kinds of depressions.
@Value Hiker Hobbies also helps us to relax when we are depressed. I go for photography whenever I feel depressed. Its helps to relax your mind.
I agreed that sports is one of the best treatments for all kinds of depressions. Each time I feel depressed, I just do some exercise, like swimming or hiking. It help a lot.
Re: Is it self- perpetuating?
Broadway
9/1/2011 2:43:40 PM
Phoenix, can you provide some examples of places that are recovering faster than the USA and instilling an entreprenuerial culture to boot?
Too many kicks in the stomach
Drivewaygirl
9/1/2011 8:51:27 AM
Americans have always been resilient. But we have sustained so many kicks in the gut that it has simply become too hard to breathe. When you are literally kicked in the stomach, you need one of two things: You need someone to stop kicking you, or you need someone to HELP you when you get those kicks. As American consumers, we're getting neither -- not even the psychological support of strong leadership.
Re: Is it self- perpetuating?
driven
9/1/2011 12:31:36 AM
I agree with you. I know people who refuse jobs because the pay is "too close" to what they get on unenployment. I mean, really! Get up, get moving, get a job if you can find one.
Re: Oprah Weighs In
Tenacious
9/1/2011 12:28:06 AM
These are really solid suggestions Scott. It's so easy to start feeling sorry for yourself. It's better to look beyond yourself, as you suggest, even if it's only to go do some volunteer work.
Re: Is it self- perpetuating?
Phoenix
8/31/2011 8:41:38 PM
Having a job or the possibility of having one in the future could really make you more optimistic. But I've just looked at some if the economies that are really doing well who came out of the last recession faster than the US. I think the US is somewhat encouraging a 'handout culture' where people depend too much on unemployment benefits and other social security benefits. If they continue to have such benefits why do people have to get jobs in a hurry?
In places where there are no such benefits people try harder to find some sort of employment. The government has skill development programmes. They even encourage the elderly to take part with greater job flexibility to meet their needs. This encourages people to create their own. Like Scott says you have to try to work something out and match the skills needed in the market right now.
Re: Oprah Weighs In
Phoenix
8/31/2011 8:29:18 PM
I really like your points on how to develop a positive mindset. And I agree with you on good karma it does work. I have also recently read something about the law of attraction. It says that if you consistently think that something will happen it's bound to happen. So if your thoughts are continuously negative you continue to attract more and more negative things. If you have positive thoughts you attract more positive outcomes. Basically if you do relax and have a happy mindset you really end up being happy.
Ha! well, they are cheap... and they pay good dividends.
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