After the initial shock of the layoff wears off and you have experienced all of the stages of grief, you must gain a sense of stability. The condolences have died down and you now have to figure out a plan. You have to act like you know things will be okay, because it will be. Your faith has to outweigh your fear. This isn’t the first time things have gone awry, and most likely won’t be the last. One thing I have found is that rest is necessary. Most don’t get a chance to sleep in if you have a corporate job, so now is the time to allow your body to get the much needed rest because worry can be a weight. The next thing is to surround yourself with positive people who are supportive and can sometimes just be that listening ear. The last thing is to keep moving. Yes, I have to apply for jobs, update my resume, and check emails nonstop. That is okay, but don’t stop your normal routines as much as possible. Go to the grocery store when everyone else is at work, hit the gym when it’s less crowded, and catch up on your shows. Life does not stop, it’s just adjusted for now. I wouldn’t call it faking it, but “faithing it.” My time will come and I will get a Better job, but until then I will still enjoy life and trust the process…and GOD.
Be Sweet 