HOW to deal with JOB SEARCH ANXIETY 😫😭

Feeling stressed, worried and frustrated while looking for a jobs? I feel you.

I’ve been jobless for a few times in my life so I def understand that having anxiety is a common experience. 😔

However, there are several strategies you can use to manage and reduce this anxiety and stress levels...

Here are some tips to help you cope with job search anxiety:

💪🏻🔁 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚

Because job portals are constantly uploading jobs every single day, try applying to a certain amt of jobs daily & set aside a time to apply for it. HOWEVER, DON’T spend the whole day or HOURS looking for jobs. It will only make you feel stressed out.

⏰🔁 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘

When you set a routine, it can provide structure and reduce stress.

Set specific times each day for job searching, networking, and self-care activities. For me, I made sure to do yoga sessions often & read more books to better improve my communication skills. Also, leaving the house daily helps me “breathe” and helps me feel less stressed out!

A consistent routine helps you stay organized and balanced. Do this every day and you WILL notice your confidence growing! 🫶🏼

😴💤 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞!

It's important to take regular breaks to avoid burnout.

Schedule some time for activities that you enjoy and that help you relax, such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time with friends and family! This quality time will definitely be appreciated by them 💯

🧘🏻‍♀️🧠 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗫𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and yoga, can help reduce your anxiety and improve focus.

Exercising can calm your mind, lower stress levels, and help you stay present during your job search.

Yoga and pilates really helped me a lot to destress!

🗣️💬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘

Talking about your job search anxiety with friends, family, or a support group can sometimes provide emotional relief and practical advice.

Ofc, you have to share it with the right person. Sharing your concerns can make a big difference because you get to seek for their feedback, opinions and find out how you can improve!

💡TRY seeking support from a career coach or counselor for professional guidance and encouragement. You can look at LinkedIn and try connecting with new people!

🫶🏼❤️ 𝗕𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗 & 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙

Please, don’t forget to maintain a positive outlook and be kind to yourself.

Looking for a job can be a long and challenging process, but it's important to stay patient and confident.

Celebrate your efforts and remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments.💪🏻

📚📝 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 & 𝗨𝗣𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙!

This is the BEST TIME to enhance your skills and knowledge!

Enroll in online courses, attend webinars, or read industry-related books and articles. My fav podcast is “HBR 100” / “GIRLBOSS” & “HOW I BUILT THIS” which is really good in improving my confidence. Knowledge makes your brain engaged and motivated.

Don’t believe me? Try listening to a pod cast every single day, and at the end of the month you’d guaranteed be AT LEAST 10% more motivated!

That’s all I have for now! Hope you find these tips useful! ❤️🫶🏼

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