Great articles, I particularly like this point “Go out, make friends, and continue to help others.”

When my colleagues and I found we were being laid off, and that we were all asked to compete for 1 remaining job, the first thing I did was suggest we all go out to lunch together. It was great, we’re all in the same boat and have the same worries, and we agreed that we wouldn’t let the fact that we’re essentially supposed to compete with each other influence our relationships.

Thanks for the tips on the Pavlina forum too

Too often, the day-to-day tasks of work are so overwhelming that we put off other people and their projects until later when we “have enough time.” There’s never enough time later; never has been. Do it now.

Taking care of business also means taking care of yourself. Sure, stress is a nice explanation for putting on 20 pounds but afterward, you’re the one stuck with the 20 pounds. Get up from the keyboard and get out for a bit. Don’t let work drive your health.

They say, “Dig the well before you’re thirsty.” Build that network of friends now before you need them. Give a little; get a little, you know?

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard

Thanks for these tips. Good reminders in good times and bad.