Question

5. Attitudes: a. Your close friend was laid off due to downsizing, and she's feeling depressed. She's looked online and in the paper for job openings, but has recently given up hope on finding anything. You've also noticed that she has become more withdrawn from friends lately. Detail a well-rounded plan for how you can help her improve her attitude about this jobless situation. b. Now pretend that you are the one laid off and feeling hopeless. How would changing your own attitude differ from changing someone else’s attitude such as your friend?

Answer 1

If my close friend is in such a situation ,I will first try and talk to her to see what her own perception is about this situation,does she feel she has some chance of getting new job somewhere or she feels completely hopeless. I will not give her any direct advise about what she should do or what she should not ,but I will talk to her in detail and help her realise that this is not the end of universe,there may be better opportunities for her awaiting, she should not Generalised this situation to all the future possibilities and think negative about everything. I will help her to take some time out and explore other options with optimism. Will make sure that she understands that this is a difficult phase of life but this should change sooner or later,but she should not give up and stop trying. If only she tries she would have chances of getting better opportunities.

Now if same situation occurs with me I will also follow the same advise or suggestions I gave to her but changing one own self is easier ,changing ones own attitude is easier .