STRESS (3). Does my Stress affect others?

Yep, you’d better believe it!

You might think you’ve got the issues to deal with. But you’re not alone.
How you deal with being unemployed will be picked up by your nearest and dearest, such as your marriage partner, and your kids. So be on your guard.

Even the stupidest things will aggravate and get you angry, wind you up and very possibly spark off arguments or misunderstanding. Your partner will have her own concerns, possibly indirectly related to you being out of work, like how to pay the bills, what about the mortgage, what about the holiday that you planned, or the kids pocket money or the fact that they need for new school clothes. Better still are questions about how you are spending your time (they always come!).

Some children will possibly be oblivious to what’s going on till you cut back on treats or start bawling at them. Your stress affects others around you, and when people have legitimate issues and questions, be careful not to deliver a double barrelled response. Stress affects. Try to appreciate it affects those around you too. And visa versa.

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