Crisis is a test for everyone. Every day a person is faced with its manifestations in a store, at a gas station and at home. The media is fueling the atmosphere, the threat of dismissal is at work, and there are many unresolved issues in the family. But in order to survive at this turning point, you need to protect yourself from negativity and rethink your life.
Instruction manual
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Rid yourself of the flow of unnecessary information. Arrange for yourself fasting days from the news on TV. Psychologists usually set a 21 day rest from the flow of information. Even if you need to keep abreast of the latest developments, browse news headlines on the Internet, but don’t read the details. It is better to satisfy information hunger by reading books, entertainment magazines and listening to music.
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Protect yourself from negativity. Do not let other people engage you in conversations about crisis, war, and disaster. Avoid discussing topics like this, laugh it off. Better yet, protect yourself from encounters with such "sufferers." Do not take on anyone negative, do not let anyone "vampire" yourself. An unstable economic situation is an excellent reason to rid yourself of unwanted environments.
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Allow yourself little joys every day. For some, this may be ice cream, and for others, shoes. But the point is that you are worthy of encouragement. Do not swear to yourself that you cannot radically change the situation now. But you can control your life. Separate your life and that of your family from society at large. Try to live autonomously without tying yourself to world problems.
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If during the crisis you had to change your job for less paid work, treat this only as the next milestone in your life. Work is not all life. Constantly review vacancies, study remotely, participate in trainings. View offers of remote work. Do not be afraid to lose regalia. If you are offered to work in a smaller position, but with a higher salary, agree. Nobody has canceled career growth yet.
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Put your house in order. Get rid of unnecessary things. By the way, much can be sold, something can be exchanged, that can be handed out to relatives, having received in return a jar of homemade jam. Now it’s generally time to rally family ties. A large friendly family is more likely to survive instability with minimal loss. A crisis can bring about a change in gender roles, when a woman becomes a breadwinner, and a man takes on household chores. But you need to understand that this is a temporary phenomenon, and not flirt.
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Continue to live an active life. If you used to fly to Europe once a month for a weekend, now you can explore the surroundings of your city. Look for affordable entertainment. For example, on the third Sunday of each month, admission to some museums is free. Religion helps someone. It’s easier to look at your problems with distraction, ask for advice from a spiritual father, and reorient your values.