How to stay positive during your job search

🧘🏻‍♀️ Mantras or affirmations. We all have that quote or saying that makes us feel good, energized, and centers us. Never lose that.

🧠 Remind yourself of what you bring to the table. Energy, skills, expertise, knowledge = all valuable.

🎉 Celebrate what went right. Even if things don’t work out, celebrate all the wins. Did you go into an interview feeling less nervous because you prepared? That’s a win.

☮️ Take care of your physical and mental health. The job search doesn’t have to run you to the ground. Take time to reset and recharge.

🧩 Make changes. If you’ve been doing the same thing with the same results, try a different strategy.

👯‍♀️ Find a team, group, or tribe. Surround yourself with people who keep you grounded, support you, and also tell you how it is.

🫣 Understand the realities. Rejection sucks, but it’s not personal. Rejection can be a teacher if you want to learn from it.

🪴 Get busy with upskilling. Grow as you go with your job search. Don’t stay stagnant. Keep adding to your skills toolbox. Work on personal projects, self-teach, or volunteer!