“Giving you a handout will help pay the bills, but it won’t give you dignity.”
My self-esteem was slaughtered when my company was shut down. My lifestyle flipped and my dignity – how I assessed my value to society – evaporated.
Fast forward to 2010. In the eBook, What Matters Now, Jacqueline Novogratz writes:
“Dignity is more important [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Coping'
How to Reclaim Your Future
March 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
Tags:Coping·dignity·lessons learned·Losing a job·What Matters Now
Have You Found Your Silver Lining?
February 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Losing a job
Yes, there is a silver lining to losing your job. Hate me for saying this, but it’s still true. Here’s how to find it.
Tags:bankruptcy·careers·Coping·dead company·dignity·lessons learned·Losing a job
What Matters Now: Be fearless
January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Finding a job, Motivation, Series, Solutions
“What Matters Now” is what matters
Second of a series
I want to be fearless. Apparently I’m not the only one. In the new eBook, “What Matters Now,” there are plenty of mini-essays that talk about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a new direction. And what better time to consider it than when you’ve [...]
Tags:careers·finding a job·lessons learned·money·trends·What Matters Now
The 7 Causes of Happiness
July 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
“When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you should be contented with your lot?” Kathleen Norris
If your company is gone and you’re unemployed, a noted [...]
