Recession-Proof Your Mood

Is the Dow getting you down? Elections have you campaigning for better news? Renee Nasajon, Psy.D. and creator of FLOW, has some inspiring (and economical) tips to get us through these rough and tumble times.

Time: Remember that things are not static. Hardship is always followed by prosperity. In times like these, try to "go with the flow" -- cut down expenses, prioritize, and appreciate what you still have until the storm is gone.

Let your warrior kill your worrier. Worrying about the future only drains us of the energy we need to build our future. Instead, fully focus on your present: do what you need to do today to ensure a better tomorrow.

Hope. Instead of doubting life, we need to give it some credit. We all have a lesson to learn behind every pain we suffer. If you believe in a "Higher Power," this is the time to put faith above fear. If things were always well, how else would we strengthen our faith? And if your faith is in your own power, this is an opportunity to put it to work.

Namaste, Emily