The Christmas holidays are almost here and like everyone else we’re both gearing down and up at the same time. For most of us, 2009 has been an interesting year to say the least. For some, especially for those looking for work, it has been down right miserable. Don’t lose faith however; there are some positive signs for the economy in 2010. The recent up turn in full-time work is very encouraging. No one thinks its gong to be easy street in 2010 but the worst has past.
The rest however is really up to you. It’s far too easy today to hop on the pessimist band wagon, you know, the one that says the best times are behind us, our kids will be less well-off than us, and the world generally sucks and always will. Hopping on this wagon can be a dangerous thing, not only is it stressful and unproductive but it makes me think of the old adage “be careful what you wish for”… it just might come true.
No, I choose a more optimistic view point, yes times are tough but life will get better. The world is full of smart and capable people who are fundamentally good. Sure we’ve got cheating bankers and crazy politicians, but that’s partially our fault for riding the wagon of pessimism. Yes people are good and want to do “good”. Some of us have just forgotten how. Well, I guess that’s what Christmas is all about, and although we may all be tightening our belts a little more this year perhaps in doing so we’ll open our hearts just a little bit too.
