Tips to move ahead when you have lost your job and feeling demotivated

Doesn’t matter how competent and hardworking employee you are, you might have to face the job loss. Losing a job can be because of many reasons and not just because you are incompetent. Job loss can be because of winding up of a company, recession, etc. And losing a job can be depressing. So if you are facing this situation right now, here’s what you need to do.

· Acknowledge your emotions

Job loss can come with lots of emotions like stress, sadness etc. You might also feel diffident and might doubt your capabilities. It is important for you to acknowledge these emotions and talk about it to someone close. Expressing your emotions will help you overcome those feelings and move on.

· Don’t play the blame game

Don’t blame yourself or someone else for the situation. Blaming someone or something will engross you in the vicious cycle and keep you away from the main problem. This is not going to help you in any way. So forget the reason behind your job loss tries working towards the future.

· Stay away from toxic people

You must stay away from toxic people and the people who discourage you and mock you, they are only making you more diffident and self-doubting. Instead, surround yourself with supportive people. People who will motivate you and people who inspire you.

· Religiously work on finding a new job

Work religiously on finding a new job, check newspapers, browse websites to check for the openings. Keep sending application, don’t hesitate to apply in a big organization saying ‘I am never going to make it here’ because you never know.

· Manage your finances

It is very important to manage your finances since you’ve no job you must survive on your savings. So only spend on necessities if you don’t have much savings and even if you have a good amount of savings you should cut your expenses.

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