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7 Tips for Managing Yourself in an Economic Downturn

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Economic Downturn"People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. The key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value".

Stephen Covey

 

 

So is it getting to you yet? Anticipating consequences stemming from the current recession we are in can be scary. What will tomorrow bring? How long will this economic downturn continue? How will it impact me today? Where will I be tomorrow?

These questions and others are in the minds of millions of people confronted with a situation that none of them, including you, asked to be a part of. One day the economy is fine. The next millions of workers are suddenly out of a job and you are left asking yourself; How did this happen? That's good, but take control and try this one on for size "What can I do to best prepare myself to navigate through this economic downturn and come out the better for it"?

How does that sound?

These career tips which will assist you in evaluating yourself and developing an action plan that will help put your best self forward. Though important now these tips will not only out you in control during difficult times but also during the good times. Yes, we've all been a little complacent, but now is time to not only get ready, but stay ready. (Tip o' the hat to Coley Perry).

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Tip 1: Tip One. Who are you? And have you taken an inventory?

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