Here's how you can navigate the stress and uncertainty of a layoff.

Use this time to update your skills and expand your professional network. Enroll in relevant courses, attend industry webinars, and connect with former colleagues and industry professionals on platforms like LinkedIn.

Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial during this period. Engage in activities that reduce stress and promote well-being, such as exercise, hobbies, or mindfulness practices.

Being laid off is a devasting word! All of a sudden you need money. The shock alone starts to sink inward as to where to start looking again with a resume that needs updating while standing in the doorway entrance of this company's layoff. Therefore, what to do: 1. Perhaps, it is a transformation time and, taking updated courses, place resumes on job boards like: 1. University, College, Recreation, Linkedin, The "Y", employment job boards. 2. Find an employment counselor for support and, help. 3. Find a Headhunter. 4. Network with Friends, Family, and Relatives. 5. Seek Medical help if needed.

Creating a financial plan is essential when facing a layoff. Begin by reviewing your expenses and identifying areas where you can reduce spending. Consider establishing an emergency fund if you haven't already, and investigate any unemployment benefits you may qualify for. It's important to prioritize essential expenses and cut back on non-essential items until you secure a new job. Explore options for reducing fixed costs, such as renegotiating bills or subscriptions. Maintain a positive outlook and stay focused on your long-term financial stability. By taking proactive steps now, you position yourself for a smoother transition and better financial health in the future.

Exploring options when you don't need a solution can be empowering. I've relied on this for decades when things weren't perfect or 100% satisfying. Seeking solutions has a visceral effect on our brain and body. It's exciting to know that something is possible, but even more so when you least expect it. Exploring options requires patience and creativity. I've found that without a solution-seeking strategy, we stay stuck and complain, with no forward-moving progress to celebrate. That gets boring for people around you who have to endure that behavior.