Job stress affects everyone — even if you’re job searching between jobs — in ways you least expect it. Just thinking your job may be in jeopardy uses creative energy that could be directed elsewhere (taking steps to protect your career?), and can replace your positive outlook with fear.
One way to cope with this is to try to look at these economic troubles as an opportunity, as did others in times of hardship.
Ask yourself these questions: Where can I apply my strengths? Who needs them?
Some of the most creative products and businesses were born during times very much like these, Let’s not forget that while you can’t control the economy, you do not have to let it control your ability to think.
If you are employed, thinking like an entrepreneur will benefit you and your employer. If you’re not, thinking like an entrepreneur may open doors to a new career.
I recently read an eye-opening article in “Entrepreneur” magazine that listed some of American business’ most innovative ideas in the last 70 years — all of which were generated during some of the nation’s toughest economic times.
During the Great Depression:
• Campbell’s chicken noodle soup was introduced.
• Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard established the company that produced the laptop I am using – Hewlett Packard.
• GE introduced the fluorescent light bulb.
During the Eisenhower-era recessions:
• The first McDonald’s opened.
• Texas Instruments introduced the transistor radio.
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During the Vietnam era’s stagflation
