What If Lose My Home or Job? Handling Fear During Uncertain Times

April 15th, 2020

By Catherine Cates

Guest Writer for Wake Up World

During these uncertain times many of us are worried about our home, job or business. For me to say, “Don’t be” would be flippant. However, I will re-direct you to go from worry to concern. Concern is ok, it’s legitimate. These are trying times so it’s natural to have concern.

If you’re concerned, develop a plan, assess your finances, whatever you need to do. I’m not a financial planner so I am not equipped to give you that type of advice. Be smart, be informed. Check into financial forgiveness delayed payments and relaxed unemployment guidelines.

Stay Out of Fear

Do your best to stay out of the fear zone. Fear will get you nowhere because it keeps you paralyzed. When we get into fear, we tend to go into the future, such as playing the “what if” game. “What if I lose my job?” “What if I can’t pay my mortgage or rent?” “What if I have to move in with my mom?”

Unfortunately, for some people those may be a reality at some point. These things are out of our control right now. Being proactive and informed could possibly help avert a financial disaster. Even if it happens, fear won’t help the situation because it can lead to resistance. When we get into resistance, it’s hard to move because we don’t want to. Right now, we may have to.

If your job is currently not threatened, please don’t play the “what if” game. Keep doing your best work. Keep showing up as if everything is fine. If the company shuts it doors or issues lay-offs that is out of your control.  The good news is you never know what could happen next.

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