Many of us have come to understand that our attitude towards our circumstances determines the outcome of our situations. It can be very difficult in the current economic climate, however, to remain calm, focused and positive. In addition to the hours we spend on updating resumes, writing fabulous cover letters, searching job sites and networking with friends, family, and former co-workers, we must spend time taking care of our emotional selves. Here are some tips that will help.
1. Remove from your vocabulary the following words: fired, let-go, down-sized, re-structured, laid off, unemployed. Replace with: empowered, free-agent, blessed with an opportunity for insight, growth and positive change!
2. Fully engage in joyful activity at least one hour (preferably two) every day. Allow yourself to feel good! Play with children, garden, paint, dance, sing, enjoy pets, spend time with loved ones. Just do it (and don't feel guilty that you're not working on your job search). Whatever generates a feeling of happiness and joy will shift your energy to the powerful positive we all need.
3. Bask in your own glory. Make a list of your past accomplishments and post it where you can see it daily. Surround yourself with pictures of people, places and events that remind you of how much you have accomplished and how many people you have helped. Never forget that the world needs what you have to offer!
4. Turn off the news. No one can listen to that gloom and doom and escape the negativity. Instead, create your own story. Tell it exactly the way you want it to be and enjoy the wonderful feelings your story creates for you. Tell it over and over again.
5. Do not apply for jobs that you don't want. It is a lose/lose situation. If you get the job, you will be unhappy and likely miss the opportunity that is waiting for you. If you don't get the job, the rejection you face is worse than the rejection that you feel for a job you really wanted. Why? Because you didn't want that "inferior" job anyway!
6. Do spend some time volunteering in an area of interest. Using your gifts and talents to help other people, animals or the environment is a win/win situation. Not only do you get to experience the feelings of pride and self-worth, but you get to expand your networking pool to include people who are working in areas that you care about!
7. Use this temporary crisis to reconnect with your true Passion. As you bask in your past glory, delight in joyful activities and volunteer to help others, you may begin to feel or see signs of passion igniting! Don't ignore it. If it feels good follow it regardless of what the collective "everybody" in your head might be saying. Only you know the right path for you. Trust yourself and don't be afraid to take chances.
1. Remove from your vocabulary the following words: fired, let-go, down-sized, re-structured, laid off, unemployed. Replace with: empowered, free-agent, blessed with an opportunity for insight, growth and positive change!
2. Fully engage in joyful activity at least one hour (preferably two) every day. Allow yourself to feel good! Play with children, garden, paint, dance, sing, enjoy pets, spend time with loved ones. Just do it (and don't feel guilty that you're not working on your job search). Whatever generates a feeling of happiness and joy will shift your energy to the powerful positive we all need.
3. Bask in your own glory. Make a list of your past accomplishments and post it where you can see it daily. Surround yourself with pictures of people, places and events that remind you of how much you have accomplished and how many people you have helped. Never forget that the world needs what you have to offer!
4. Turn off the news. No one can listen to that gloom and doom and escape the negativity. Instead, create your own story. Tell it exactly the way you want it to be and enjoy the wonderful feelings your story creates for you. Tell it over and over again.
5. Do not apply for jobs that you don't want. It is a lose/lose situation. If you get the job, you will be unhappy and likely miss the opportunity that is waiting for you. If you don't get the job, the rejection you face is worse than the rejection that you feel for a job you really wanted. Why? Because you didn't want that "inferior" job anyway!
6. Do spend some time volunteering in an area of interest. Using your gifts and talents to help other people, animals or the environment is a win/win situation. Not only do you get to experience the feelings of pride and self-worth, but you get to expand your networking pool to include people who are working in areas that you care about!
7. Use this temporary crisis to reconnect with your true Passion. As you bask in your past glory, delight in joyful activities and volunteer to help others, you may begin to feel or see signs of passion igniting! Don't ignore it. If it feels good follow it regardless of what the collective "everybody" in your head might be saying. Only you know the right path for you. Trust yourself and don't be afraid to take chances.
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