I’m in My Fifties and Got Laid Off. What Should I Do?

All month long, I’ll be answering fantastic questions from listeners like you. Today, we’ll explore the steps you should take if you’re in your 50s and get laid off. Have you ever thought about what you would do in this situation? Listen in to find out. In the Bring It On segment, Dr. Bobby Dubois helps us understand the effects of stress and what we can do to combat stress so that we can live longer, healthier lives. You won’t want to miss his four exercises for working through everyday stressors. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [3:38] Who is listeningLISTENER QUESTIONS [6:38] In my fifties and laid off. What should I do?[17:08] Is there a widows group within the Rock Retirement Club?[18:11] What can retirees do to protect themselves from the effects of the government reaching the debt ceiling?BRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS [25:05] Another skill to keep you healthy [27:45] Defining mind-body activities[29:22] Defining stress[34:22] Stress affects many areas of our lives[38:35] What you can do to combat stress in your life[44:20] How to try stress relieving exercises to see if they work for youTODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [46:40] Assess your situation and do some basic triageResources Mentioned In This Episode Wings for WidowsRock Retirement ClubRoger’s YouTube Channel - Roger ThatBOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger WhitneyRoger’s Retirement Learning Center