After my layoff, I was able to use some of my free time to start volunteering on a more consistent basis. I highly recommend this to anyone who's feeling down about their layoff or job search. Giving back is a great way to get outside your own head and gives perspective on the things that really matter. Has anyone else been able to use their time off to volunteer?

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I love this positive approach! Great way to give back, stay busy, and even add to your resume. I have gone the more self-destructive route 😅 I feel so frozen with anxiety lately, especially trying to figure out bills, that it's hard to imagine being able to focus my attention on really anything except "oh crap oh crap oh crap"

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