As many of this week’s readers are aware, losing your job will be one of the most traumatic things that will happen you in life.
When you first get the news that you’re losing your job, you might break down and become overwhelmed with emotion. It’s as though the news is just too much to bear. Coming to terms with the reality of unemployment can indeed be a painful experience. For anyone who has invested time and energy in their work-life and education, losing their job or being unable to secure one after you have completed your second or third level education is devastating.
You may go numb for a while. That’s because the body has a natural defense mechanism to protect itself from the shock. It temporarily “shuts down” to give you time to adjust. Following on from that shock, you can decide to use this as an opportunity to follow a dream you’ve had for many years and set the steps in motion towards reaching that goal. You may decide to become involved in areas like volunteering (become aware of the many ways you can make a valuable contribution within your community and further a-field) or working on becoming an entrepreneur.
It is the attitude you adopt that will be the deciding factor for your progress from here. This attitude can be developed and strengthened over time. You must re-build and maintain positive self-belief. In the case of job searching it will help to:
· Gain a new job competence by up-skilling.
· Do not run away from challenging roles that may come your way. If a particular job appears to be beyond your talent and you are tempted not to apply, stretch yourself beyond your “comfort zone” and face it. It will only give you an impetus to try harder next time.
· A specialty is very important, find your “centre of excellence” and be able to convey this clearly to prospective employers. Acknowledge your own talents and goals.
· Set realistic goals and targets for yourself, you will need focus and direction to drive forward.
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· Be thankful for your health each day, enjoy it, it’s precious.
· There’s real value out there now, go after it and use it.
· This new opportunity can be the fulfilling of that dream you’ve always had.
Instead of asking yourself “why should I keep going?” ask yourself “why should I not keep going”? It is in realizing that you are greater than your current situation or your current reality that you begin creating change and forward movement in your life.
Following on from this adjustment, it’s time to look to the future. You will be successful with the right attitude. Why journey alone? Call now for the assistance of a Life Coach and you will have the support you need to get started.
Nuala Duignan,
Dip. Professional Business and Life Coaching
Dip. Train the Trainer, FETAC, Level 6.
Tel. 087 2532675
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