Posts Tagged ‘Bad News’

Laugh When it Hurts – Using Humor to Cope With the Downturn

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Humor isn’t just for those lighthearted times when things are going well. It’s an essential part of a good tool box for coping with the difficulties life sometimes brings. As we face the hard times and bad news of this economic roller coaster ride, use humor to help keep yourself centered. That’s best done by laughing AT yourself and WITH others. And include some silliness if you can.

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10 Tips For Staying Positive in a Negative World

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Bad news seems to be everywhere you turn these days. Remaining upbeat and optimistic in tough times can be challenging, even if you’re a perpetual optimists. Why is it so hard to stay positive? It turns out there is a genetic reason. Unfortunately our brains are drawn to negative thinking, or expecting the worst, to protect us from danger.

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