Author: Maurine Patten
Unfortunately, the unemployment rate continues to increase on a monthly basis this year. Other economic signs are beginning to show some small improvement which helps remind us that eventually companies will begin hiring again. In the meantime, life continues to be a struggle for many people.
You might be facing other common disappointments or adversities. In the work place, the bid you put in for a project was rejected, or you did not get the job you had hoped for. Maybe the kitchen or wash needs cleaning, and you do not want to face the day.
Whenever you have an expectation or hope that is not realized, you feel some level of disappointment or sadness. How you think about the situation will have a lot do with the feelings you have and how you choose to act or behave.
In addition, research indicates that your happiness as an adult might depend on how well you learned as a child to:
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