Maintaining a Positive Attitude While Unemployed: A Step by Step Guide to Staying Motivated During the Job Hunt

by Alisa Blum

Overview

There's no denying the devastating impact that losing a job can bring. Besides the obvious financial stress, unemployment often impacts the way we feel about ourselves. For many of us, the contributions we make from our work build our self-esteem. Work often provides us with a sense of purpose and a social support network. It's no wonder that people who are out of work find themselves feeling despondent and isolated. Given all of this, maintaining a positive attitude can feel like an oxymoron.

This workbook takes the reader through a step-by-step process to stay motivated during the job hunt. The workbook is divided into six areas: Developing a Positive Vision of the Future, Understanding Where Messages About Ourselves Come From, Changing Your Negative Self-Talk, Leveraging Your Strengths, Seeking Out Positive People, Finding & Providing Inspiration and Taking Care of Yourself. Also included are articles on job interviewing tips and positive self-talk. The activities in this workbook provide specific actions to overcome negativity, reduce stress and improve motivation during the job hunt.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087910505
Publisher:	Alisa Blum
Publication date:	10/09/2020
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.05(d)

Table of Contents

About the Author....................................................................................... 4

Introduction................................................................................................ 5

Daily Accomplishments ............................................................................ 6

Daily Accomplishments Log .....................................................................7

Developing a Positive Vision of the Future ............................................8

Understanding Where Messages About Yourself Come From ..............9

Where Do Your Self Messages Come From?........................................10

Changing Your Negative Self Talk.......................................................... 11

Changing Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts Worksheet.............13

Leveraging Your Strengths ...................................................................... 14

Seek Out Positive People ........................................................................ 16

Finding & Providing Inspiration ................................................................ 18

Taking Care of Yourself ........................................................................... 20

The Job Interview: An Actor's Perspective ............................................ 21

Positive Self Talk ..................................................................................... 23

Recommended Reading .......................................................................... 25

Editorial Reviews

"This workbook offers a clear path for moving forward while unemployed. Alisa offers practical help and advice, and the book is structured to help the job-seeker stay motivated and positive in finding the right position. Along the way, the job-seeker will gain valuable self-knowledge and skills. I highly recommend this workbook." Judith Sugg, Ph.D.

"In this short, practical, easy-to-digest guide, Alisa Blum provides not only what a job seeker needs to know in order to move closer to acquiring employment but also how to implement simple techniques. Through straightforward exercises, the reader can find comfort in seeing how small steps can lead to big rewards!" Kathy Maixner, Communication Specialist, The Maixner Group

"Alisa's workbook reminds us of many things we know we need to do, but usually forget about. The basics of well-being are here in a nutshell with very easy-to-use tools. Refreshingly simple, this is sure to keeps one's spirit and motivation up!" Dimitra Giannakoulias, Founder and Principal, Demecera Consulting

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