New Business Crisis – In Your Mind Or In Your Market
to regroup. But when you become too negative to act, you’re probably depressed — a signal you need specialized help.
5. Rule out economic explanations. In his classic book, The Making of a Psychiatrist, Dr. David Viscott described a true case in a prominent hospital: A patient’s leg pain was diagnosed as psychological, delaying x-rays that eventually revealed a broken bone.
Similarly, consultants sometimes diagnose business and career crises as “negative thoughts” or “lack of confidence.”
Sometimes they’re right. But sometimes you visualize clear skies and, when you open the door, it’s raining. Better to open an umbrella than blame yourself for lack of sunshine.
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About The Author
Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and career/business consultant, helping midlife professionals take their First step to a Second Career. http://www.cathygoodwin.com.
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