Family issues and your job search

Normal life places stress, anxiety and concerns on a family. When unemployed, the added burden of a job search can be extremely difficult to handle. In addition to the normal personal issues an unemployed sole provider will also have the following concerns:
A. Family
B. Couple
C. Children
D. Money
E. Time

The family can deal better with a career transition if you can use some of the below tips:

1. Learn to distinguish things that you can change and those that are beyond your control.
2. Work together as a family on solutions to minimize stress.
3. Keep in mind how you dealt with stress in the past.
4. Find solutions to problems - don't blame someone or something else.
5. Remain realistic.
6. Keep in mind that more stress may come from your reaction to a situation than
   from the situation itself.
7. Find help when you feel overwhelmed. Don't try to deal with stress alone.
8. Keep your sense of humor.
9. Try to keep a positive attitude about situations and yourself.