If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Protect your Inner Self

Defend yourself from the onslaught

of outside messages of judgement,

criticism and doom and gloom.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Establish clear boundaries

Give yourself permission to say

“Yes,” “No,” “It depends” and

“I want to think it over.”

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Decide and get on with it

Expect change, make up your mind,

feel the fear and act.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Take charge

If your life or career path has taken

a curve in these tough times

consider making a drastic change—

downsize, move, go back to school

or look into retraining.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Communicate

Commit to really listening, breathe

and get grounded before you speak

up for yourself.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Promote Yourself

Filter out useless criticism and

know your worth and strengths.

Then share your skills when and

where possible.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Make Connections

Get a little help from your friends,

nurture your supportive love

relationship and be part of a caring

community through faith,

volunteering or your neighborhood.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Forgive

Hold yourself and others accountable

while letting go of the pain of

resentment.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Nurture Yourself

Think optimistically, sweet-talk

yourself, feel what you feel . . .

even have a good cry.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Lighten Up!

Maybe even laugh at yourself.

If you want to move from Woe to WOW . . .

. . . Realize

You are stronger than you think!

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