Mental Care Facts & Health Tips

The economy is tough and more women than ever before are showing signs of stress and anxiety in relation to losing your job. Having an extreme fear of losing your job can make life miserable for you and those around you. There are a lot of things that you can do to help control your fear.  Here are some tips for overcoming the fear of losing your job.

Fear of Firing as Manipulation

Many managers will use your fear of being fired against you. Employees who are afraid of being fired will often do things that they know are morally corrupt in order to try and maintain their job. They are also more likely to take unnecessary crap off of a poor manger. Having a career is extremely important.  When we get a job we like we are of course afraid of losing it. However, letting someone use that as a machete to hold at your jugular isn’t going to get you anywhere in life. Do not be afraid to stand up for what you believe in and do not let your fear of being fired lead to your mistreatment at work.

All you can do is The Best

When you are at work maintain a professional err. Keep your dignity and do your job to the best of your ability. If you have been maintaining your dignity and doing a good job then being fired shouldn’t be any poor reflection on you.

Work on making yourself more employable if you feel that your boss is someone who likes the drop the ax on people unexpectedly. That way if you do end up getting fired you will have skills to carry with you into another job. Get as much training as you possibly can and maintain contacts with coworkers and other members of management who see you as the great employee that you are.

What is the Worst Thing That Can Happen?

If you are fired you will have to look for another job and live off of unemployment for a while.  You probably aren’t going to lose your house, if worst comes to worst and that is your biggest concern there are bankruptcy plans that can help.

Though some of these things – bankruptcy, unemployment- might seem sort of frightening they are worst case scenarios. Chances are you will find another job before any of this stuff becomes a real fear. The most important thing to realize is that no one is going to come cart you off to jail if you can’t pay your credit card bills. Your children aren’t going to be taken away from you because your job didn’t work out. Even if things get really dicey there are government programs out there to help you, and for most people getting fired never leads to the need for assistance.  There is almost always another job around the corner.

Don’t get in over Your Head Financially

One of the best things you can do in life to reduce anxiety about losing your job is creating a lifestyle that could shelter a few months of unemployment. Instead of living above your means try living below them.  Setting up a nest egg and keeping your home and car small and affordable can offer the greatest piece of mind there is when it comes to job security.

Women are far more likely to be stressed than men for a variety of different reasons.  There is a tendency on the part of women to worry more about things that simply can’t be changed.  If you are a woman who is experiencing a great deal of stress there are a lot of things you can do to decrease the amount of stress you experience on a regular basis.

Here are some popular stress relievers for women that will help you to lead a better life with less stress before you know it.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Many women are perfectionists and this makes it nearly impossible for them to just accept things that can’t change and move on.  The truth is ladies, that some things just can’t be changed.  Some things will never be perfect.  Some people will never be fixed.  So re evaluate your life to determine what things fall in this category and stop trying to change or control these parts of your life.  When it comes to life’s uncontrollable little annoyances let the chips fall where they may and move on.  Save your energy for the real battles that life will throw your way and you will be a lot less stressed in the long run.

Exercise

Exercise, especially exercise regiments like yoga, thai chi, and so bahk do that combine sport with meditation, will greatly reduce stress. For one thing exercise makes you feel better through the release of feel-good hormones. Meditation helps you to focus and gives your mind a chance to relax; a great deal of our stress is created because we just will not let ourselves go.  Meditation is a good tool in learning to just let go and relax.

Massage

Get a massage every now and then.  A good massage is deserved considering the amount of stress that most women experience on a day-to-day-basis between their home and work life.  In fact stress on working women is probably the worst. Most massage therapy schools offer low-priced massage sessions with students so they can get some hands on experience. This is a great way to get a cost efficient reward for a job well done and it will also do wonders for your stress not to mention your back.

Simplify your Life

The biggest stressors that women experience have to do with some women’s hectic lifestyles.  Stop trying to do everything at once and simplify your life.  Your family will be Ok; in fact they will probably thank you for slowing down a bit.  Make other people in your home help with the chores by providing a chore chart.  Plan on doing only what you can reasonably accomplish in a day.  Don’t agree to do more than you can handle at work.  Try doing freezer meals so you can spend less time in the kitchen during the work week and more time doing something that is just for you.  All of these things combined can equal huge stress relief for women.