“Do not push yourself to start the job search until you’re ready” I said with a serious and compassionate expression. Michael looked irritated, agitated and stressed out. “But I want to be working, it takes time to find a job and I need to be busy. Sitting around is not for me, I like to…
Mary was really struggling with job hunting as she couldn’t muster up any enthusiasm for the typical roles in her profession. As a senior marketing leader, she’d worked for iconic companies but the idea of finding another marketing role left her flat and dispirited. Everything felt like a strain. She was feeling very anxious…
What’s the underlying motivation for you in your job search? Fear of running out of money, the stress of feeling like a loser, anger at your former employer for letting you go, or is it guilt, shame, or insecurity? These are emotions that typically ‘push’ us forward; it’s the stick, not the carrot. Using negative…
The Jedi is the wise warrior in the Star Wars blockbuster franchise. The Jedi stays calm and grounded, even in the most difficult of circumstances. This is accomplished by commanding the mind to stay laser focused. This takes practice, but like any fitness program, results are achieved only after sustained effort. The mental fitness required…
