1.       Be vigilant about limiting your exposure to negative news about the state of the economy.  Remember that TV isn’t called programming for nothing!   The perpetual broadcast of negative messages can build a collective consciousness of fear, uncertainty and doubt.    

2.       You get what you think about the most.  If your expectations are based on demise and hardship, there is every possibility that you are becoming an irresistible magnet for attracting the very things that you don’t want, simply by thinking about them all the time.  Focus on what you DO want. 

3.       Remember that 80% of things that we worry about never actually happen.  Ask yourself how much time am I u spending worrying about things that will never manifest.  What else could you be doing with this time?  How much more energy could you have?

4.       If you are concerned about your personal finances, avoid burying your head in the sand and get absolute clarity about your current position.  Seek the advice of an independent financial expert and then put a plan in place to deal with it.  Taking action will produce positive results and give added peace of mind that you have done something about it.

5.       Look after your physiological and psychological well being by eating a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Avoid processed foods and take regular exercise.  Healthy and vigorous exercise (always check first with a health professional) produces a natural flow of endorphins – or happy brain chemicals.  Make sure that you get enough sleep.  A rested mind is usually a much more positive and productive one!

6.       Make sure that you read something positive each day.  Many of my client subscribe to blogs or daily newsletters that contain inspiring story’s or quotes.  Augment your library with uplifting literature.

7.       If you have been made redundant this may be a chance for you to start up your own business or realise an idea that you have been sitting on for years.  In the last economic slump in the early 90’s there were a record number of new start up businesses, many of which became successful.  Remember that in the midst of adversity there is always an opportunity.  Develop and irresistible curiosity for seeking out opportunity.

8.       Surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you and support your thinking and ideas.  The environment you choose to live in will shape your thoughts and ideas.

9.       Remember that everything moves on, good or bad.  The current economic crisis will not last forever and however difficult things may seem now, there will  ALWAYS be some positive aspects that you can embrace.

10.   Take some time each and every day to write down the things that you are grateful for, no matter how small they are.  This is a very powerful way to focus the mind into a pattern of positive thinking.

11.   Switch off the TV and pick up a great book.  Meet some friends or take up a creative activity and stimulate your mind in a different way.

12.   Take action each and every day to move you a step closer to where you want to be.  No matter how small that action may be. Sowing seeds will ensure that your garden blossoms when the sun comes out again!