Coping with unemployment: find your new normal

How to Cope with the Stress of Unemployment U.S. News & World Report (blog) You have to allow for the grieving process and find your new normal. The first step is admitting that you are stressed, and pinpointing what specifically is bothering you. Is it the lack of income, or being home all day with nothing to do? ...

Do Large Banks' Troubles Show They're Too Big to Manage? PBS NewsHour JEFFREY BROWN: What do you think, Simon Johnson, about this notion of a new normal of lowered expectations that may not be such a bad thing, given what we saw over the last bunch of years? SIMON JOHNSON: Well, perhaps, to some extent, that's true. ...

4K teaches kids basic academic, social skills Chippewa Herald Given the anecdotal benefits seen by local schools, 4K appears to be the new normal for an elementary school structure. Even faced with decreases in state aid for the coming budgets, most districts say they will not cut the 4K program. ...

Name of the Game: (My) Local heroes NorthJersey.com He hits all the right notes, starting with a global perspective that acknowledges the realities of the "new normal" as well as an understanding that knowledge is the foundation, the price of admission, not an end in itself. Of more value today is the ...

Commentary: If cycle forecaster is right, we're in a sucker's rally MarketWatch MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert explains why volatility in the markets won't be an occasional event, but rather will be the new normal. The reason for the lag is that ECRI's calls come early. That's why they are called “forecasts” rather than ...

Support network helps survivor cope Mille Lacs County Times It's a new normal,” she said. “All you can do is trust in the Lord and he'll take care of you.” And Kragt is surrounded by family, friends and support that evens those odds. The 22-year veteran paraprofessional at Milaca Public Schools said having ...

Govt will make concerted effort to reach out, says Yaacob Channel News Asia Therefore, she urged the government to aspire to a different kind of "new normal" where it is not uncommon to admit mistakes and accept apologies. She also called on the government to persuade Singaporeans to have a hand in shaping a political culture ...

Priority No.1: support your staff Public Service The challenge for leaders is how to engage and motivate a workforce to ensure that services are not affected during this time, but also during restructure and while they embed the "new normal". For any organisation this would be important, ...

Sweetwater toughens graduation requirements SignOnSanDiego.com “The full potential of every student needs to be served, with all of us being committed to this new level of success... the new normal.” Matthew Yagyagan, a former Sweetwater student who has since graduated from UC Berkeley with two bachelor's degrees, ...

Economist: Still slow going for immediate future Savannah Morning News There is a new normal.” • The European debt crisis — “Some 99 percent of market analysts are predicting that Greece will default on its debt. The European Financial Stability Facility or EFSF – Europe's version of TARP — is looking to raise 2 ...

Blair wins: Ford poised to accept police budget hike Toronto Star “If that's the new normal, I look forward to the budget debate,” Vaughan said sarcastically. “The chief may have fooled the mayor. He's not fooling anybody else.” Vaughan has long agreed with Blair that a 10 per cent cut was unrealistic given the hefty ...

When the Senate Functioned FrumForum Under the new normal of disorder, those amendments can be at least side-stepped for a while. Of course, that means that appropriations bills once again fail to pass. It means that we suffer another round of Continuing Resolutions, Omnibus or Mini-bus ...

The Housing Bubble Blog » Beyond A Normal Even In A 'New Normal' By Ben Jones 'Housing starts are at their lowest levels since 1959 and have remained there well beyond what would be considered a normal even in a 'new normal' environment - typically, home construction picks up early in the recovery,' Naroff said. ... The Housing Bubble Blog

Paying my fat tax and finding a new normal. Not that you can tell by my blog but I've really been back in the sparky saddle for the last 6 weeks... DANCINGGARDENER's SparkPeople Blog

Re-defining the “New” Normal in Risk Taking By Thomas Hertog Bill Gross of bond giant Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) predicts an economy post-recession that will tolerate greater risk. IRA.com

Guest Post From Ms. Money Savvy: Personal finance, the rules have ... By Alley Pezanoski-Browne The new normal – With the average job search taking more than eight months, three months of expenses just won't cut it. These days, try to save at least six months of expenses but consider upping that to twelve months if you have dependents ... PIC Daily

Blended Families: A Team Sport By Community Manager Given divorce rates, and, recent data like the top 9 states for remarriage – it's no wonder that blended families are the new normal. There was a time, in this country (not too long ago we might add) when divorce and blended families were few ...

WFPL News | Orchestra Extends “Final Offer” to Players While Opera ... By Gabe Bullard When asked if he'd like to change anything about the way talks have progressed, Birman said he wishes a deal could've been struck before last year's bankruptcy declaration so the orchestra could adjust to the “new normal:” a combination of ... WFPL News

Know Your Naomis! An Occupy Wall Street Guide | The New York ... By Kat Stoeffel The new normal is serial disasters: economic and ecological. Naomi Watts (b. 1968). Naomi Watts is an British-Australian actress who attended the same high school as Nicole Kidman and got her big break in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. ... The New York Observer

Asia Markets: Asia stocks slide, with resource shares down ... By RSS Feed MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert makes the case that volatility in the markets won't be an occasional event, it will be the new normal. “I think we are seeing some profit taking,” said DBS Vickers director Peter Lai, citing a rise for many Asia ... Clearing and Settlement — Clearing...

'New normal' means local service providers must get creative to ... CHAMPAIGN — As chief executive officer of the Alan G. Ryle Cos., Sherry Newton oversees three businesses operating 30 group homes across Illinois for ... www.news-gazette.com/.../new-normal-means-local-service-pr... Job Cuts Are the New Normal FINS By Julie Steinberg Halfway through earnings season, reported results have been weak. One by one, banks have reiterated plans to reduce headcount as they combat the effects of a lousy economy, market volatility and potentially stringent regulations. ... Loving LETG: Computer software helping streamline departments' work Bemidji Pioneer New computer software in Beltrami County law enforcement departments has streamlined operations to the point that employees are still adjusting to their new normal. New computer software in Beltrami County law enforcement departments has streamlined ... Pritam Singh: new media is here to stay The Online Citizen (blog) Ms Sim Ann alluded to the new normal and said that voters must be active participants so that rationality has the upper hand. Mr Baey Yam Keng spoke of an emphasis in research and the interpretation of information. Mr Cedric Foo arguably went the ... Would Anyone Actually Download This AICPA App? Going Concern Between the slowed-down economy and a more stringent regulatory environment, the last few years have led to a “new normal.” Gaining lost momentum and getting back on track with smart new strategies and practical solutions are necessary for success. ... Vertical woods: the new normal for cities? Climate Spectator In a July TED talk on energy innovation, tech entrepreneur and Nanoholdings CEO Justin Hall-Tipping spoke about the importance of challenging our perceptions of "normal". The tendency of human beings, he said, "to look at our world through the lens of ... Psychology: Learning to live life again after losing a loved one Annapolis Capital After losing someone, it takes time to adjust to the "new normal" but there is reason for hope. Understanding that being happy again is not "forgetting" the loved one, but celebrating them and their contributions in life, is important. ... Climate Change Creates Risks -- and Opportunities -- for Florida Business Forbes And business leaders are worried, because scientists are telling us that as the climate continues to change, more extreme weather will become the new normal. South Florida businesses are on the front lines, vulnerable to sea level rise and stronger ... Councilman Ignizio decries cost of Wall Street protest SILive.com At what point does this protest end or take on a more manageable timeline?" Asked if New York can expect to see similar demonstrations in the future, Ignizio bristled. "This cannot be the new normal," he said. "Ultimately, the city doesn't have the ... Leaders in Business provides forum for discussion on growth Washington University in St. Louis News Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in senior operational positions at Emerson, Monser addressed the challenges companies face as they prepare to grow in the “new normal” economy. He says that high levels of debt and unemployment will continue ... COVER STORY FM.co.za Nxasana spoke of a “new normal” for the group after the excessive lending in the mid-2000s. That suggests more even earnings growth for the future and using capital to grow in Africa. The reticent and blunt Burger holds the capital reins. ... Are we headed for a world without benefits? Employee Benefit News (blog) No benefits is the new normal in the workplace — and don't even ask for them. He's kidding, right? Right? Let me know, pros. I thought employers still were committed to offering benefits as part of a strong recruitment and retention strategy. ... Eli Lilly's profits fall 5% in Q3 FiercePharma "This is the beginning of a short period of a new normal, meaning negative earnings growth at the beginning of the patent cliff," said Damien Conover, an analyst at Morningstar, in a telephone interview with Bloomberg before the figures were announced. ... McGraw-Hill Construction Sees Flat Construction Environment in 2012 Electrical Marketing's LiveWire But compared to the pinch-me-I-can't believe-it's-real 2006-2007 construction market, the new normal doesn't feel so hot. With the exception of the multiple-family housing market, which McGraw-Hill expects to grow 17 percent in 2012 to 205000 units, ... Crafts fair, bake sale to benefit babies with heart defects The Salem News "You have to make it the new normal," she said. "You have to deal with it." Ouimette said that with the current technology and treatment, no one should have to die from a heart defect. For Geist, there is one more surgery her son must undergo, ... Follow @NewNormalNews