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Congratulations to Seth Reams for finding the opportunity to help others despite his own personal adversity. I know that none of us are insulated from layoffs, I mediate against that knowledge through gratitude. For example, I try to remember to be grateful to remain employed, especially on my most stressful days, and I'm grateful for the network of support I have around me.

I'm also a mental health therapist here in Portland, OR, working to become a full-time entrepeneur so I exercise more control over my livelihood. In my practice to help clients cope with anxiety and stress, I have found that the practice of gratitude has helped to buoy spirits and maintain positive attitudes.

Having a positive attitude is the most important thing you can do to keep yourself motivated and healthy. Read more about coping with stress at my blog post at http://davelcsw.com

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