Unemployment: Chance Favors the Prepared Mind

"Chance favors the prepared mind." Alexander Fleming

Were you prepared to lose your job? Most of us would say, 'no," and we'd all be in good company. But now that you have time on your hands; no more "crazybusy" schedule, are you prepared for the next opportunity that's coming your way? Is your mind clear and focused, or bogged down in worry?

If you're finding that you're still in the crazybusy mindset and having trouble slowing down, I have some suggestions:

Walk - Taking a daily walk will clear your head and reconnect you with thoughts of what brings you joy.

Write - Writing three pages in long hand every morning will help you get out all of the fog in your head and open up space for new thoughts and new opportunities.

Wait - There are two ways to wait while you're unemployed. You can wait patiently for a new job or new opportunity to come your way, or you can actively "wait" on others--giving your time in the service of others. Taking yourself out of your own circumstance will lift you out of yourself and create a space for new people and thoughts to enter your mind.

It's all about making space, preparing your heart and mind, for the future. Why don't you start now--take a walk, write a bit, then come and share your thoughts here.



Note: In CrazyBusy, Dr. Edward Hallowell talks about how crazy life can be today.