An article on Page 2D in The Dallas Morning News on October 6, 2010, by Diane Stafford of The Kansas City Star, “Battling the Blues” states that counseling, volunteering can help during a long job hunt. From personal experience I can say that being unemployed is a very stressful time.
Ms. Stafford suggests the following steps for discouraged job seekers:
1. Recognize your job loss to begin your recovery and face it head-on.
2. Seek resources to tackle the problem using counseling and prescription drugs. Job seekers are often so hurt that they can’t begin to present themselves as energetic, emotionally stable employees.
3. Leave the house and volunteer with a nonprofit group. Giving help to others gives a sense of self-worth and helps build personal relationships which could lead to employment opportunities.
I will add that it is very important to stay busy. Use a weekly day planner to schedule your week. Knowing that you have things to do and places to go reduces thoughts of self-pity and sends you into action!
Please share with readers of this blog your ideas about battling the blues.
Thanks! Glyn
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