What Will You Be Doing When Hurricane Sandy Hits?

Unless you live on another planet (and maybe that wouldn't be so bad), you can't help but be unnerved by the scary anticipation of Hurricane Sandy as she gets ready to impact the Northeast.  Hurricanes in the Northeast?  What's going on here?  Whatever happened to those beautiful autumn days?

If you live in New York City like me, you've more than likely experienced the frantic urgency to stock up on water, food, batteries, candles, etc.  Hopefully, you didn't have to wait on a line that stretched down the block just to get into the supermarket only to find out they were out of supplies!  I guess I've lived in NYC too long because I don't have the patience for lines, not even for food!  I decided to be content with the few snacks and morsels I managed to buy at the local bodega and head back home.

I started thinking how millions of us are going to be hold up at home with no way to get to work (and who would want to go out in the "perfect storm" anyway?).  Hurricane Sandy might provide an opportunity to catch up on some things you've been thinking of doing but haven't had the chance to get to.    Have you been trying to find the time to revamp your resume, edit your profile on Linkedin or send an email to that referral you just met?  Weathering Hurricane Sandy might give you the time to take care of some of these things.  Of course, if you lose power, or get flooded, I don't expect you'll be thinking much about anything except your safety and comfort.  Hopefully, this will not be your concern.

What will you be doing when Hurricane Sandy hits?  You just might feel productive.......

"Time and tide wait for no man."
~ Geoffrey Chaucer

"Good Night, And Good Luck"

Laura Rivchun

Staying Positive While Looking For Work

If the name of this post, "Staying Positive While Looking For Work" is beginning to feel like a deja vu, there's a logical explanation.  On October 17th, I participated in a lively discussion with Susan Lager (renowned psychotherapist and relationship coach) on her blog talk radio show, The Couplespeak Relationship Forum.

As a career coach, my clients tell me the most difficult part of being out of work or in career transition is managing their feelings of worry, insecurity, and isolation.  For some, staying positive is easier than others.  Being the worrywart that I am, I   work overtime to stay positive.  It takes effort and mindfulness but it certainly can be done.  When negative thoughts start to control me, I take time out to meditate.  That's what helps me. Doing what's necessary to get to a more positive state of mind is different for everyone.  Whatever works for you, GO FOR IT!!

In the broadcast, Susan and I talked about accountability, setting goals, good self care, acceptance, self-affirming rituals, networking, and surrounding oneself with positive people as some great psychological tools and specific things job seekers can do to manage the job seeking/career transition effectively.  We also discussed how to avoid self-sabotaging behavior like being unprepared for an interview and how inappropriateness is the best way to shoot yourself in the foot.

If you're a current job seeker or in career transition and are struggling to maintain a positive image and attitude but couldn't listen to the live show, go to blogtalkradio.com/susanlager to catch the recorded show at your convenience.  I can also be reached at lrcareercoach@gmail.com if you'd like to learn about  my programs that can help you get on the right track to landing your ideal job.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
~ Winston Churchill

"Good Night, And Good Luck"

Laura Rivchun

PS - Did I mention you can log on to blogtalkradio.com/susan lager to listen to the entire October 17th Couplespeak Relationship Forum blog talk radio show, "Staying Positive While Looking For Work" with Susan Lager and Laura Rivchun?  I did?  Maybe Susan and I should have named the show, "How To Sharpen Your Memory While Looking For Work."

Looking For Work While Keeping A Positive Attitude 10/17 by Susan Lager | Blog Talk Radio

Looking For Work While Keeping A Positive Attitude 10/17 by Susan Lager | Blog Talk Radio

Looking For Work While Keeping A Positive Attitude 10/17 by Susan Lager | Blog Talk Radio

Looking For Work While Keeping A Positive Attitude 10/17 by Susan Lager | Blog Talk Radio