How to survive a layoff

Unexpected dismissal on the power of stressful experiences almost as good as a divorce and betrayal of a loved one. The results of job loss can be lowered self-esteem, depression, insomnia and other problems with health and mentality. To survive dismissal with minimal losses, it is necessary to go through all the stages of a stressful situation and as quickly as possible to reach a productive stage of acceptance when you are able to make qualitative decisions.

Instruction

1. Let yourself go through all four stages of negative stress. In denial a person is in shock and almost not aware of what is happening. In times of anger he Wake up emotions and aggression: who lost the working man gets angry and on their employers, on yourself and on life. The next stage is the stage of the auction: "If I can attract a new partner, the boss will call me back." The last negative stage becomes depressed that attacks a man when he realizes that his efforts to return to work in vain.
2. Negative emotions can not drive inside yourself and try to keep. If anger breaks out, find a way to let it out. Put on your Boxing gloves and beat the punching bag, pretending it was your former boss. Pour out the soul friends and acquaintances - the more you tell your story, the less emotion on this issue you are experiencing. Over time, the circumstances of your dismissal will begin to seem insignificant and your attitude towards this event changed.
3. The negative phase of the stress can last a few weeks, but don't let them drag on for months and years. Use the psychological technique Service. "Get" your internal alarm clock for a certain period, and after the time expires take yourself together and start acting constructively.
4. Having splashed out all the negative emotions, you will reach the stage of acceptance. This step will give you the opportunity to analyze their mistakes that led to the dismissal, and will also give you the strength to move on.
5. Make a list of the positive aspects of your dismissal. For example, now you don't have to endure the reprimands the boss to work overtime to get a job in another part of the city. You now it is important to learn to see new possibilities and perspectives. Make your life motto the phrase: "whatever is done – all for the better."
6. Analyze the reasons for his dismissal. You should not pay attention to such factors as redundancy, crisis, stupid head. Most likely, the inner desire to find a new job still took place, admit it. Think about what kind of work you would like to have. Write down all the skills and knowledge required for the desired position. Then mark those items that you do not have, and get them to fill.
7. Start looking for a new job. Use all possible kinds of search – the employment service, friends, advertisements in media, websites on the Internet. At the time of recruitment save the day for the working man – it will help you to keep yourself in the right shape and not to relax too much. Treat dismissal and job search as test of strength, passing which you will achieve success.