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One of the most challenging things about being unemployed is that you have no control over the outcome. That’s why it is critical to focus on what you can control- your actions, your intentions, and your optimism. Setting small goals, creating daily to-do lists, and evaluating weekly can impact your ability to reach your long-term goals. I’m sharing my advice for goal setting while unemployed to help and inspire others who are temporarily unemployed.
Read MoreBelonging to a community, engaging with others, and creating relationships are all necessary for our human well-being. One of the hardest shifts in getting laid off is the instant loss of community. That’s where creativity comes in. You can find community all around you, even when you are unemployed. Perhaps ESPECIALLY when you are in Transition. The magic of connection is all around- You just have to look for it! I’m sharing this with the intention of helping and inspiring others that are temporarily unemployed.
Read MoreThe concept of “Intentional distraction” was recently introduced to me and has been a game-changer for my mental health stability in my current career transition period. I’m sharing this with the intention of helping and inspiring others that are temporarily unemployed. My career coach advised me to focus on taking breaks to do things that: appeal to my senses, give me a sense of completion, are not related to my job search, and put me in a grounded state.
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