If you have been laid off or are unemployed, you’re in good company!

While you’re looking for work, what are you doing?  What can you do to feel more positive?

• Sell extra items on Craigslist/Backpage
• Take a part-time gig, even if you don’t want to do it forever
• Read books
• Blog about your specialty for your industry
• Go back to school
• Network with others in your industry on LinkedIn
• Reconnect with your former classmates on Facebook
• Start a business
• Mow lawns, clean houses
• Clean out the closet/garage
• Enjoy an inexpensive hobby
• Spend time with family or friends
• Volunteers to help others
• Keep a gratitude journal

What are you doing that I haven’t listed?  Share your ideas with me to help others!