Job Search Got You Down?
Posted on July 24, 2008
Filed Under job search, job tips |
It can get pretty depressing and discouraging knocking on door after door, only to be met with the message that you already know “things are really slow… we aren’t hiring, in fact, we may be laying some folks off.”
So what can you do to avoid the “out of work blues?”
Don’t be an Island
Make sure to stay plugged in socially. Cal your friend and family and make time to get together with them. You may find a connection for work, but don’t make it about that. Just get out and relax. There are plenty of low cost or no cost activities you can do with friends. Invite people over for a card game, or have everyone bring someone to have a potluck meal.
Laugh
The Good Book says “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Turn on something funny on TV and just relax. Also, just laughing for the sake of laughing can be effective - just start to laugh - it’s contagious!
Exercise
Make sure you are getting exercise even if it’s just a daily walk. Exercise reduces stress and release endorphins (the happy brain chemicals) which we ALL need. In fact those working, may need them more due to job stress.
Support your Brain
Make sure you are eating right and not loading up on fats and carbs, but also know there is no shame in taking an anti-depressant. I am not a doctor, but I speak from personal experience. Sometimes you can’t “just shake” that nagging low and it can be due to a temporary chemical imbalance due to too much stress. Talk to your doctor about your situation and ask if he or she can prescribe a low dose of an anti-depression med to help you get through.
Stay Positive
In general, we get what we expect, so expect that next job and expect it to be better than anything you’ve ever had.
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