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The first month of 2009 is drawing to a close. How are you doing so far?

Many of you have experienced financial issues and employment complications. (Remember, there are no "problems"--only challenges to be overcome.)

While it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude, here are two points to keep in mind:

1. Attitude affects energy. When you are despondent, disillusioned and disheartened, it can be very difficult to get up in the morning and do what you have to do: update your resume, revise your budget, make marketing calls to attract new business. What you need to find is an "energy infuser." Figure out what boosts your energy level--exercise, music, whatever--and indulge for 20 minutes or so.
   
   
2. Have a "morale meeting." Get together with friends with the stated intention of increasing your collective morale. No griping, no moaning, no negativity. Each of you presents a challenge you're dealing with and the rest of the group has 15 minutes to come up with solutions and options.
   

If you have other ideas to share, please click on COMMENTS and post them so the rest of us can benefit.

Check back each week when I will post inspiring quotations and encouraging thoughts to keep our spirits motivated and energized!