I lost my job yesterday – nothing to do with me. Something happened with the company, and I was one of the casualties.
There’s nothing I can do about it but to accept the reality of the situation and figure out how I’ll respond, rather than react, to this setback.
And the first thing I did?
I went for a walk.
Even though I really didn’t want to. I did it anyway – and I felt better for it.
When something like this happens, the best thing you can do is to get in some movement. Any form of exercise will do:
- A long walk
- A few laps at the pool
- A great strength session
Get the heart pumping, the blood flowing to your brain, and the endorphins storming throughout your body.
There’s another thing you need to do, too—take your daily dose of motivational vitamins.
I love to listen to Seth Godin and Zig Ziglar on a daily basis – the same messages over and over again until I can repeat them verbatim. Why?
Because when I start repeating what they say—when I can finish their sentences—it means I’ve changed the way I talk to myself. Their messages of hope and success become my thoughts on the same topics.
So, if you’re about to lose (or already have lost) your job, take these two steps immediately.
- Get in some exercise (and do something physical EVERY SINGLE DAY)
- Take your daily motivational vitamin
By the way, here are two great recommendations from Seth & Zig to get you started:
- Leap First (Seth)
- See You at the Top (Zig)
P.S. Check out my cute little video talking about this very topic.
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