5 ways to heal and bounce back from your pandemic job loss
I’m among the millions who lost my job during the COVID. And yes, this kind of admittedly entailed languishing in bed, because that is a form of just getting through. I’m now better than I was before this pandemic began so I wanted to share how I adapted and conquered this abrupt change.
1) Do nothing:
That’s right. Clarity can come when doing nothing and just being with yourself.
2) Reflect:
It’s important to remember who you were before losing your job. I built back my confidence each day by doing so.
3) Spread some kindness:
Do something kind like sidewalk chalking hearts around parks (this was fun) or contributing to a small business. Doing something for others will make YOU feel better.
4) Be patient with yourself:
The only one that can heal your loss is you. Acknowledge that grieving is hard work and not an overnight thing. Accept where you are first and then make moves to conquer your next ambitious dreams second.
5) Search for your next step:
Thanks to this community, I found a new job. I found a job on Fairygodboss and throughout the interview process, I asked for FGB advice (specifically resume & interview-related) when I needed it.
So thank you for listening and hearing my story. I hope this helps give others with the confidence boost many might need (I definitely needed). And if you’ve been here before and/or would like to contribute more points/thoughts on this matter, please share!
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