Tips to Stay Sane in Your Job Search
September 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Job Search
Here are several ideas you might incorporate into your sanity plan:
Exercise. Exercise is one of the best things you can incorporate into your life when you are in a high-stress situation. From a purely biological perspective, it reduces the stress hormone cortisol and produces endorphins (essentially natural feel-good chemicals). And when you’re in good shape, you have more energy. When you have more energy, you aren’t as close to the edge. You have more of a buffer zone to deal with the challenging feelings that come up.
Mingle with positive people. The people you surround yourself with make all the difference in the world. Take stock of the attitudes of the people you interact with frequently. Are they overall positive and optimistic, or do they tend to look on the gloomy side? If you realize that the overall effect is a downward pressure, seek out others who are more positively inclined.
Reach out for support. On a related note, don’t try to do this alone. You need support. That might come from family, but it might also come from outside your immediate circle. Find a job search group. Reach out to a friend who is a good listener who can provide an objective perspective.
Practice gratitude. Studies have shown that gratitude has a significant impact on both your emotional and physical well-being. One common way to ratchet up your focus on feeling thankful is to keep a gratitude journal….
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