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Job Hunting and Mental Health

Searching and applying for jobs is stressful and you need to take care of both your physical and mental health so here in this post, I am sharing some tips to help yo take care of your mental health while job hunting. 

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Look after your physical health

You need to take care of yourself physically as well as mentally so make sure you eat a healthy diet, reduce processed foods, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep. When you are stressed and anxious your good and healthy habits can slip but making an effort will help reduce stress and improve your mood.


Talk to your loved ones

Maintain your social connections as loneliness is linked to poor mental health. Talk to a family member, friend or someone you feel comfortable with about your job search. They will listen to you and offer you advice. Someone may be able to find out if there are any vacancies in their workplaces, tell you about other places who are currently hiring and help you with your applications. 


Set a routine

You don't have to sit and apply for jobs all day and everyday. That can feel stressful and overwhelming and may not be possible if you are already working. Set up a specific amount of time each day for job search. It could be as little as two hours or maybe you will work on applications from 10am-4pm and then take the rest of the day to do other things. If you are working, spend some time in the evenings and on weekends looking for jobs. 


Develop strategies to stay positive

You may need to work on some strategies for positive thinking, especially if you have been looking for a job for a long time. Practice gratitude, write in a journal, talk to yourself in a positive way and surround yourself with positive people. 


Keep your social life and do tings you enjoy

Job searching may be a priority but should not take over your life. Do the activities and hobbies you enjoy and go out with your friends without feeling guilty. You deserve to have fun like everyone else and downtime is important for your mental health. 


Don't compare yourself to others

It's easy to look at other people working in great jobs and doing a lot of things and think, "Wow, they're doing so well and I'm far behind" but it is important to remember that everyone is different on their own paths. Social media can make us crazy. We post about our successes and best moments but nobody posts about the tough sad times they go through. If there is someone who always seems to be bragging or putting their "perfect" life out there and it's making you feel bad, mute or unfollow them and remember nobody's life is perfect. 


Being unemployed does not make you a failure. Success can happen at any time and any age. You are capable, worthy and wanted. The right job for you is out there and it is coming. Just be patient and and enjoy life! 



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