问答题 If you find yourself stressed by the economic forecast, threat of job loss, or have been laid off, the situation is manageable. John Wakeman, program director of the Stress Treatment Center at Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, La. , who has given numerous stress management training sessions for major industries and businesses, says that, when confronted with altered circumstances, "it is our nature to either revert back to the status quo(现状) or to adapt and to do so quickly so that it's no longer a change. My suggestion is to adapt quickly."
If laid off, avoid a doom-and-gloom attitude, which adds to the stress. (2) Accept that changes are inevitable in a lifetime and occurrences such as job loss frequently bring opportunities that would not be available if you were not facing the crisis. Some people find an even better occupational situation.
(3) Instead of responding to layoff as a personal insult, view it as a sign of the economic times and the fact that the business could not keep its employees. Maintain a routine and keep your social contacts. Don't sit at home. Remain active. Use energy constructively. Don't vent (发泄) irritability and frustration from stress on your family, but channel it into exercise or work on a project. Polish your resume, network with others in your field, and write letters to prospective employers. Keep informed about the job market by reading employment journals, trade publications, and newspapers.
Competition is keen, so expect your search to take time. "(4) When a person is turned down repeatedly, it does try [his or her] self-esteem, but you have to remember what you accomplished before you were laid off. No one can erase those achievements from your history. You have somethings to offer."
Many people feel threatened by change and become inflexible, Wakeman points out. "You may find that you need to be more open about relocating to a place where employment is available. (5) Keep an open mind and be flexible about the possibility of a change requiring relocation or taking on new assignments."