How To Make It Through The Day

As the theme song from one of my favorite TV shows of all time says - "Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Finding a break from all your worries sure would help a lot." Those words couldn't be more true than they are right now. Recession, unemployment, housing market woes, the stock market roller coaster, war, etc., etc. How do you make it through the day?

Well first, I think you gotta believe in something. Whether it's the Law of Attraction, God, Allah, Buddha, or Steve the crazy homeless guy on corner of fifth and main, some sort of faith must anchor you. No faith, no chance.

Next, I recently had the privilege of hearing the great Terry Watson speak and this one is his, but I thought it was brilliant. Boycott the news! Now, not entirely because you should know what's going on in the world, but don't listen, watch, or read in the morning or at night before bed. I get my news at 5 or 6 pm. I have been doing this for a little over three weeks now and I am amazed with how much energy I can approach the day. I am making things happen because I am not depressed. See the news shows do not exist to inform us, they exist to shock and sometimes entertain us, but mostly shock/bum us out. Have you ever heard the phrase, "If it bleeds, it leads."? When Cat did their first set of layoffs, all of the big news outlets came to town. They wanted to do a story about how Peoria was devastated by this.....well there was no devastation, some disappointment yes, some worry yes, devastation no. Guess what? They packed up their news vans hauled their butts right out of town because I assume the story wasn't depressing enough. Boycott them in the am and pm.

Finally, be there for each other. These are not just random people who are losing there jobs, homes, and pensions. These are our friends, relatives, and neighbors. Extend a hand when you can. We are all in this together whether you believe it or not. We have been through darker times than this and we always make through to the other side when we work together.