1. Release, release, release. Give away, sell, or donate to a worthwhile cause any item you no longer want or need. For some, this can be a daunting prospect. Set aside a specific block of time each day to pack and go through each article, applying following criteria: Do I love it? Have I used/look at this in last six months/year? Could someone/thing else make better use of this? Moving is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate your willingness to release old in joyous anticipation of incoming new.

2. Consider a “clearing ritual.” Preparing your new space for move-in can involve more than requisite physical cleaning. To prepare your home psychically, to “clear air”, so to speak, consider a clearing or cleansing ritual. North American First Nations peoples traditionally used sagebrush to smudge an area to clear negative energies. Another idea is to create a clear intention to cleanse your space and infuse positive energies – I’ve used phrase “love, light, and laughter.” Keep this intention with you as you clean, unpack, and set up your home. The best rituals will be ones you feel good about. Let your imagination soar, and ask your inner guide (higher power, higher self) what would be an appropriate clearing. Proceed with confidence, knowing that truly, it’s all happening perfectly.

In these tough economic times, unemployment rate is high and job scarcity is a common problem. The importance of getting a steady job to guarantee some form of job security cannot be underestimated. Having a regular job is as relieving as drinking a cold glass of water on a hot summer day.

With this in mind, you probably can’t afford to lose your job, because key word is bills, bills, and more bills! The only way to settle “bills” issue is to get a job and try to stay hired.

Most people assume and rightly so, that they can't get laid off or fired. But what if it happens to you?

When you are caught off guard, your coping mechanisms may fail and you may just not know what to do and how to react. But, if you cannot plan for an unexpected job loss, you can definitely equip yourself with tips on how to cope when you have lost your job.

7 Valuable tips for surviving a job loss crisis.

1. Don’t panic.

When you think about all your bills and other issues which depend upon your paycheck; it is very easy to panic.

The uncertainty of future ahead and possible reality that you may no longer be in control may be very overwhelming. As tempting as it may be, don’t panic because this is time when you most require a clear mind to focus on future.

2. Accept your situation.

The sooner you accept your situation better. Don’t stay in a state of disbelief and denial. Don't allow bitterness you may be harboring toward your ex-employers to consume your life and precious time. It is just not worth it!

Every case is different but if you intend to sue for wrongful dismissal, consider whether measure is worth pursuing. Accept your situation as it is and remember that life does not always turn out as we expect. It may be tough but you have to deal with it.