talk about your anxiety.

A support network, however big or small, is important during this stressful time. Don’t keep it all inside you. Find trusted people and share your concerns. They can also help you rewrite those negative self-talks you say to yourself.

Here are three groups of people you may wish to share:

Family and Friends: The people that live or socialise with you are the ones who know you best. They might see things you can’t see in a stressful time. Pick up the phone, start a Zoom chat, or go out. Seek advice. Many people have been through this process.
Former Teachers, Colleagues, or Supervisors: Discuss your concerns with those who know your skills and experiences. Meet with your favorite professor or call a colleague. This light form of networking may even land you a job, but it will also reduce your stress to focus on the reality of your career path and skills.
Job Coach or Counselor: If you see a job coach or a therapist, make sure they know about your stress. Trust professionals to make the right recommendations for your well-being.

You will be a much better candidate and future worker if you take care of yourself from start to finish. Set reminders and follow what your body tells you it needs.

refresh your passion.

When you’re stressed, it can be easy to lose sight of what prompted you to look for work in the first place. Maybe you’ve studied for years and have your shiny diploma. After months of searching for the right job, you’re overwhelmed.

Ask yourself what makes you passionate. If you studied education because you love kids, volunteer at a children’s museum. If you studied medicine because you like making people feel better, give blood to your local blood bank. If you desire to work in sales because you love to meet new people, join a book club. Whatever your passion is, keep it fresh throughout this stressful process. If you’re really passionate about something, it will continue to push you through to the finish.

Start your self-care routine today.

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