{"id":4479,"date":"2023-07-31T00:01:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2023-07-30T11:51:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T18:51:26","slug":"cultivating-balanced-energy-for-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/cultivating-balanced-energy-for-your-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultivating Balanced Energy for Your Job Search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Losing a job unexpectedly can leave you with a pile of negative emotions. Here, I will share an effective strategy for cultivating balanced energy before starting a new job search. (Of course, it\u2019s a strategy that can be used anytime you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed with negative emotions).<\/p>\n<div class=\"igaudio\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-4479-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/IDeclare.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/IDeclare.mp3\">https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/IDeclare.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The ability to find creative solutions when life gets challenging is a valuable quality to cultivate.<\/h2>\n<p>One of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/creative-solutions-personal-strengths-and-natural-gifts\/\">creative solutions<\/a> comes into play when I want to help clients create balanced energy for their job search.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a practice that particularly comes in handy if you lose a job unexpectedly, or find yourself feeling frustrated or angry about having to conduct a job search.<\/p>\n<p>People can smell when you are irritated, pissed off, frustrated or disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>So, starting a job search with that kind of energy is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>It will taint your entire search, not just the interviews.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you\u2019re feeling any of these things, I recommend what I have termed the \u201cI declare\u201d strategy for cultivating balanced energy before starting your job search.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<h2>Say out loud, \u201cI declare that I will be upset until\u2026.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>And then give yourself a deadline.<\/p>\n<p>It is so critical not to get <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/is-celebration-one-of-your-coping-skills\/\">stuck in a negative loop<\/a> for too long.<\/p>\n<p>You definitely don\u2019t want to dwell in that place for months.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you\u2019ll give yourself one to three days, and not more than a week.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u201cdeclaration period,\u201d it\u2019s important to REALLY let yourself experience the negativity.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t try to make the best of it. Just let yourself be upset.<\/p>\n<p>Do whatever you need to do to feel it fully.<\/p>\n<p>Cry if you need to.<\/p>\n<p>Scream if you need to.<\/p>\n<p>Hit a pillow.<\/p>\n<p>Take a <em>poor me<\/em> bath.<\/p>\n<h2>And, definitely do not start your job search during this period.<\/h2>\n<p>If you live with other people, whether it\u2019s roommates, a spouse, or other family members, let them know what your plan is.<\/p>\n<p>You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that you get bored with being upset before your declaration period has ended.<\/p>\n<p>This practice can come in handy anytime you feel <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/ive-got-you\/\">overwhelmed with negative emotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is your work situation frustrating you? Do you hate your job, but have no idea what to do instead?<\/strong> Attempting to navigate those waters without support is not fun (yes, I do know, but that\u2019s another story). I\u2019m excited to announce that I\u2019ve created The Job I Love Toolkit, with all the resources you\u2019ll need to finally clarify how to <em>get paid to do you<\/em>.<sup>TM<\/sup> To be the first to hear more details, <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/job-i-love-toolkit\/\">join the VIP Wait List<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And if you know a friend or neighbor who could use hearing the advice in this article or needs <em>The Job I Love Toolkit<\/em>, please forward this to them.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing a job unexpectedly can leave you with a pile of negative emotions. Here, I will share an effective strategy for cultivating balanced energy before starting a new job search. 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