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Look Up Use the economic downturn as a way to turn your life around for the better 
As the economic downturn hits you're probably reconfiguring your budget and taking belt-tightening measures. Even though you may be facing uncertainty, you can look at your situation as a way to improve your life, say health and financial experts. By thinking about what's important to you, spending more time with family and friends, volunteering and taking advantage of inexpensive activities you can avoid stressing out. "When a catastrophe occurs it may be a good time to take stock," says C. Robert Cloninger, M.D, director of the Sansone Center for Well-Being, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo."This could be a transformational time for the better," says Dr. Cloninger, author of "Feeling Good: The Science of Well-Being" (Oxford University Press, 2004). For example, you can define your long-term goals. "Dream about what will make your life better. What you were doing before isn't sustainable," says Dr. Cloninger, a psychiatrist. Here are 10 simple and inexpensive steps you can take to enhance your sense of calm and pleasure. 1. Make a budget and stick with it "For our wellness and stress [levels] we should live within our means," says Meghan O'Brien, extension program specialist, department of economics, Iowa State University, Ames. 2. Shop local When you do your shopping look for bargains from your community's merchants "One way shopping can be fun is to shop locally. You may spend less, but you're supporting the local economy and you can be proud of where you spend," O'Brien says. 3. Have fun with your family "There's a huge movement to getting back to the basics we all remember from our childhood, working less to lead a more balanced life and creating happiness through experiences," says Misty Gibbs, Santa Barbara, Calif., owner of My Inspiration Lounge (www.myinspirationlounge.com), an online portal for women. She suggests taking walks, having a photo adventure in the neighborhood, taking pictures of things that pique your interest or going camping. "People who normally don't camp feel more at peace after being out in nature," Gibbs says. 4. Stay in, have fun Invite friends over for a potluck dinner, a picnic or backyard barbecue instead of dining out. 5. Give your time as a gift Volunteer to baby sit, dog walk or grocery shop for someone. When you prepare dinner, cook a double portion and give half to a friend in need, Gibbs suggests. 6. Become a positive model "Hope and courage are just as infectious as anxiety are. You can communicate the notion that you're a friend who can help," Cloninger says. 7. Postivie spins Watch a funny or uplifting movie on television. Limit the time you spend watching negative news shows. 8. Be grateful Take stock of everything you have to be grateful for. Keep a journal of what's going right in your life. 9. Avoid alcohol or moderate your intake When you're drinking to excess it's hard to think rationally about your situation, according to Dr. Cloninger. 10. All in the family Include your family in your financial deliberations so they're supportive. "You can explain that you can't spend a lot; that you want to focus on having fun, not buying things," Gibbs says. She says even her 4-year old gets it.
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Bev Bennett, a veteran food writer and editor, is the author of "Dinner for Two: A Cookbook for Couples" and "30-Minute Meals for Dummies"
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