The following two headlines I gleaned from our local paper last week.
GRIM TOLL ON WORKERS
and
JOBLESS MISERY ESCALATES
Is it surprising that the mood in the country is negative. Now I'm sot saying put on rose colored glasses and act as if we are not facing challenges, we certainly are. But my goodness, if you have a "real job" and work for someone else don't let these headlines put you into a panic. (Unless you work for one of the big three automakers, then you probably should be worried.)
My point is that this is also a time of great opportunity. Take charge of your own life, or someone else will. You can be the star of your story or a bit player in another persons, it really is up to you to decide.
Take a look at the www.YouIncRevolution.com site and see if there isn't an opportunity there for you to take those first steps in taking full responsibility and ownership of your life.
Good Luck.