Beginner's Mind: Recession Proofing Your Career
The height of fear and panic during this current economic recession is overwhelming and morale at corporate companies is dropping drastically as fast as the unemployment rate is rising. People are fearful of losing their jobs and some studies show that people are playing it safe.
Whether you are recently unemployed, still employed or faced with the difficult choice of whether it’s about time to lay off your own employees, we are in no condition to make quick, irrational decisions.
It’s a time for creativity, or as I like to call it, “the beginner’s mind” where you are ready to learn and find ways to make this recession an opportunity to shine above the rest.
And, that seems to be the problem with most people. I hear it a lot: I need money, I have to survive, but it’s that panic and fear that puts us in the wrong mindset. We are unable to focus on what is important.
So, take a deep breath, count down from 10 to 1 and acknowledge that even though we are in a deep recession, it is simply a fact to contend with. Then, take a moment to assess your competencies without bias or self-criticism and find opportunities within your company to shine.
Call me an idealist, but it’s those who are staying enthusiastic and doing the best work possible that are going to stand out in this doom and gloom world right now.
