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Like many thousands of other people, you have been thrust into a situation that you probably didn?t want to be. For many, it can be a devastating experience. Do you find yourself struggling to cope with unwelcome emotions of fear and hopelessness? If yes, this article is for you.
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Positive Mental Attitude
It introduces you to several key concepts which will help you to use your innate power to walk through this period in order to achieve incredible success and it illustrates unique ways to harness, focus on you, your personal inner calm and your power.
A major feature of unemployment is that it is one kind of cross-roads in your life and only you can choose which direction you take. There are very few opportunities like this in your life. Paradoxically, while you may not have chosen the redundancy or lay off situation, it has delivered the opportunity for you now to choose your future direction. However, realising this is crucial because you have to first maintain a positive mental attitude and use the same positive attitude to do a job search.
While maintaining a positive attitude is vital to a successful job search, there will be times when you get discouraged. It may seem impossible to revive that positive energy level. But there are many things you can do to bring your good outlook back to life and keep it in good shape.
Think of the following tips as a crash course in job search CPR ? Cheerful, Positiveness, Resuscitation.
1. Remember to feel good about yourself.
This is the key to a positive attitude, and all the points that follow are ways of helping you feel good about yourself. No one can feel good for you. Reach out to that wonderful place inside you where no one else has control of and bring it to the surface and let it radiate through your being.
2. Talk positively about yourself and your abilities.
Don?t talk yourself down. Be very positive about yourself. Think about all your achievements in the past and be happy about them. Pe proud of yourself and let it show in your talk, walk and the way see life. You know the story about the little engine that could, right? What you believe about yourself is the foundation of all your future actions.
3. Take charge!
Only you can do it, roll up your sleeves and take charge. Be present, be accountable and be ready. Accept full responsibility for your life and your job search. It is not up to your partner, mother, father, girlfriend or boyfriend, or your aunt Tania in Godknowswhere to find you a job. Although it is important that you expand your circle of influence by networking like there is no tomorrow and your network will be a definite help, but YOU are responsible for the success of your job search so learn to be a superstar job seeker.
4. Let go of regrets about the past.
Instead of blaming yourself or anybody and constantly rehashing past mistakes, take the opportunity to learn from the past. Build on past experiences to improve yourself and your abilities. Waste no time on unproductive thoughts and things. Be pragmatic and live in the present with a focus on a new beginning.
5. Stop worrying about the future.
While you don?t want to live in the past, you also don?t want to live in the future. Worrying is a habit, and you can change the habit if you really try. If you find yourself stuck in a negativity rut, shovel yourself out by focusing on your hopes and dreams rather than on your fears.
6. Flatter yourself.
The job search is no time to be humble. Make a list of every positive feedback that you ever received and why. Read every complimentary thing about yourself that you can find. Letters of praise, past awards, performance appraisals, or any other positive recognitions you have are good ways to remind yourself of your worth and talents. Paste these things on a wall or a bulletin board in your work area at home to boost your spirits whenever you feel a little down.
7. Start each day on a positive, upbeat note.
The start of your day will set the tempo for everything that follows. So it is important that you do something every morning that will put you in a good mood, whether that is taking a walk, walking your dog, listening to some upbeat music, twittering, blogging, running, doing a crossword, or just relaxing with a good cup of coffee or tea.
8. Get physical!
Don?t vegitate on a sofa with a remote in one hand feeling sorry for your self. You?ve heard the saying, ?healthy body, healthy mind.? Keeping yourself healthy and in good physical shape. This will boost your energy level and make it easier to maintain a positive mental attitude.
Exercise regularly.
Eat a well-balanced diet.
Get enough sleep.
Chill out with positive friends and not the ones that will talk your emotions down.
Turn the volume of your music up and dance but don?t disturb your?neighbors.
9. Create a schedule and stick to it.
Knowing what you are supposed to do each day can prevent you from feeling lost or bored. Sticking to your schedule as closely as possible will provide focus to your job search.
10. Keep up appearances.
Turn your cool and professional swagger on. While nobody expects you to wear a suit and tie every day on your job search, try not to dress too casually. Keep your work space and living space neat and tidy. Set a positive framework for your job search.
11. Take a team approach to finding a job.
Even if the team is only two people, it is helpful to have somebody else to share ideas with and to review your progress on a regular basis. Talk to your former colleagues and share tips. Talk about what success will look like and how to get there. Go for a drink and discuss in a happy environment.
12. Accept your cycles.
While it is important to maintain a positive attitude, it?s unrealistic to think that you will be 100% positive forever. The trick is not to get down on yourself when you get down. Set a time limit on how long (15 minutes, for example) you will allow yourself to stay down when you feel a little depressed.
13. Join a professional group.
If you are looking for a job in a certain profession, join LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. ?Follow? the company, ?friend? them and ?like? their products. Comment on their recent developments and follow their news. However, be professional at all times. Joining an association can be an excellent way to keep up to date on developments and trends. It will help you develop your network and put you in contact with people that have interests similar to yours.
14. Keep growing.
Continue to develop your skills and knowledge while looking for work. Do this by:
- Taking a class.
- Attending free webinars
- Taking part in Twitter (professional) chats
- Attending conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Reading pertinent articles on the web
- Creating a blog of your own
- Subscribing to RSS feeds
- Subscribing to trade magazines.
- Reading the newspaper and other current-affair magazines.
- Doing volunteer work that uses the skills and knowledge you want to use in your next job.
If you are not immediately successful in finding work, you might start to question your skills and qualifications. Keeping on top of the skills, knowledge and trends in your field will make you feel positive about your ability to do the type of work you want to do.
15. Don?t take rejections personally.
Very few people land the very first job they apply to or are interviewed for. Your attitude really depends on how you look at things. You can see a job rejection as a personal attack on your abilities or character, or you can see it as an opportunity to grow and learn more about yourself.
16. Do it now, don?t delay.
Procrastination is a sure way to lower your self-esteem. Nobody actually considers putting things off as a positive trait, do they? The more you delay, the more depressed you will be when you realize all the things you have left to do. On the other hand, doing something every day will make you feel like you are putting in a real effort and you will feel good about yourself.
17. Attitude is contagious.
Surround yourself with supportive, positive people. Walk away from naysayers, or emotional vampires. Don?t let them drain you of your positive energy.
18. Reward yourself.
Make sure you take time out to relax after a day of job hunting:
- Go to a movie with a friend or watch a movie at home.
- Have your?favorite?snack at hand.
- Read a book.
- Take a walk.
- Do anything else that you find enjoyable and relaxing and that will take your mind off job hunting.
- Chat on your phone
- Spend time with a loved one
19. Talk to someone.
You might feel really burned out, angry or frustrated after a long, unsuccessful job search. Or you might reach a stage where you want to give up looking for work altogether. At this point it might be a good idea to talk to a trained professional, such as a the Citizens Advice Bureau, a psychologist or a?counselor?that can help you sort out your feelings.
20. Keep a smile on your face.
You might feel like there is nothing to smile about at times but make an effort to keep a smile on your face. Life is good because you are still alive and kicking. You can walk about and look for jobs, you are not defined by your current situation. It is just a phase that will surely pass. No one can get you down except yourself. Cheer up and love life!
cross posted from?Catherine?s?career corner
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