Today, we begin a weekly series about the recession and what you can do to…

Yes, we are in a recession. It is not the first time nor will it be the last. But it is the first that even baby boomers have experienced or felt personally affected by such a downturn in the economy. Have no fear, this too shall pass.

Meanwhile there are steps that you can take to combat the recession blues. Let me share one of those steps with you here. Take particular note that it is free. It costs you nothing to use it. And it can spill over into other aspects of life.

Take control of your thoughts. Remember that you control what you think, what you say, and the decisions you make. No one can force you to think a particular way. You have to allow those thoughts into your mind. Your attitude will influence how you thrive or dive during the coming months. Recession? No Way!

Remind yourself by affirming out loud to yourself, “An economic recession is temporary. I will learn from it and thrive.” Your attitude will influence how you live each day, how you act and react to events. It will also influence the type of people who choose to associate with you and the opportunities that are drawn to you.

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