Title - Getting back on track
Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Emotional support and acceptance
2. Managing anger
3. Reset your daily schedule
4. Try to enjoy the break
On emotional support and acceptance
- Sharing the news with your family and loved ones is critical. Do not attempt to shoulder the burden by yourself. Emotional support is just as important as practical support.
- As many of us spend more time at work than at home, losing your job suddenly might be akin to losing a part of your life. Accept this fact and allow yourself to gradually get over the loss of your job.
On Managing anger
- Sometimes, there may be a valid reason for the loss of your job, like business costs, while at times, it may be personal. At any rate, try not to be angry with your boss for not protecting you.
- The reality is that there is nothing you can do to reverse the decision. Anger sucks energy out of you - it would be more productive for you to utilise your energy to do things that bring you forward, and create your future.
On Reset your daily schedule
- It is important to put a new daily regime in place. Identify other activities to occupy your day. Ideally, these activities should include spending time on your job search and other activities that will keep you healthy.
- Taking up courses, volunteering, and improving your jogging time are also useful. Channel your energy into doing feel-good activities that will propel you forward. Staying positive enables you to stay open to opportunities.
On Try to enjoy the break
- Adopt the mindset that the break in employment could be a positive thing. Many workers work long hours and do not spend sufficient quality time with their families and loved ones.
- Letting go of the past is the most effective strategy to move forward. Many take it as a negative thing when outplacement happens, but on hindsight, many also found a positive side to the situation.
Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big
