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Experiencing a job loss is a situation that does not
want to be experienced by anyone. However, as a worker we can not avoid this difficult situations which being experienced
by companies that impact to our work, such as changes in management or
reduction of the workforce. Piss Off? Angry? Confused because there is no income
anymore?
Beyond the
loss of income, losing a job also comes with other major losses, some of which
may be even more difficult to face:
- Loss of your professional identity
- Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence
- Loss of your daily routine
- Loss of purposeful activity
- Loss of your work-based social network
- Loss of your sense of security
It is a natural sign to experience the pain or
depression after losing a job. But, fear, anger and panic after this incident
will make you more and more difficult to think clearly. Dare you fight the
negative feelings and rose again to face it in the future?
In many cases, most people who lost their job began
to lose focus, irritability, frequent fear and panic. The case was due to loss
of jobs and income. Usually emotional beats in the middle of their logic in a state of depression.
As launch by Buzzle, Friday (08/30/2013), a study of
756 job seekers, who recorded with the title “Journal of Occupational Health
Psychology”, discusses the side effects of job loss.The study was conducted by the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Although 71% of the participants
are still working, they recognized side effect of losing their jobs usually
excessive physical pain and panic.
Coping with job loss stress
Basically, experiencing stress after loosing a job is a natural sign. However, it must be overcome in order to prevent the worst things might be occur later on. The following are some tips that you can do to cope with stress after losing a job of fired.
Do not blame yourself
Stop criticizing yourself is one of the most
powerful ways to do when fired. If you continue to blame yourself rather than
fix the mistakes, then your mind will only be filled with a lot of negative
shadows. Whenever these feelings grow, challenge yourself to solve it.
Share it
Talk about what you feel to your friends or
relatives. Removing the negative feelings are indispensable. Although they can
not provide a solution to your problem, but a simple thing like being listened
will make you feel better.
Write and tell
Write what you feel will help to allay your fears
and anger. Write down what you feel about your current situation, such as loss
of the daily routine. Including matters what you expect after you successfully
pass through this difficult situation
Extend your network
It is the time to look for a working network. Is the
list of the many contact numbers of your relatives on your phone, there are
going to support the new project would you do? Perhaps the loss of jobs in the
old place, this is the time you get back in contact with people who had
forgotten.
Other job
seekers can be invaluable sources of encouragement, support, and job leads. You
can tap into this resource by joining or starting a job club. Being around
other job seekers can be energizing and motivating, and help keep you on track
during your job search.
To find a
job club in your area, check out the following tips:
- Your local public library
- College and university career centers
- Professional networking sites
- The classifieds or career section of the newspaper
Keep fussing
Losing a job is equal to lose daily routine you
normally do. But that's not always true. While waiting for a new job, you can
occupy yourself for example by joining
the groups of social work or hobby you who got abandoned. By continuing to have
a positive activity, you may be encouraged yourself to always be motivated to live your days.
Take care of your self
The stress
of job loss can take a toll on your health. Now more than ever, it’s important
to take care of yourself. That means looking after your emotional and physical needs
and making stress management a priority.
1). Maintain balance in your life
Don’t let your
job search consume you. Spend your time
for fun, rest, and relaxation, whatever revitalizes you. Your job search will be
more effective if you are mentally, emotionally, and physically at your best.
2). Do regular exercise
Exercise can
be a great outlet for stress and worry while you’re unemployed and looking for
a job. It is also a powerful mood and energy booster. Spend for at least 30
minutes of exercise on most days of the week.
3).Get plenty of sleep
Sleep has a
huge influence on your mood and productivity. Make sure you’re getting between
6 to 8 hours of sleep every night. It
will help you keep your stress levels under control and maintain your
focus throughout your job search.
4). Relaxation techniques is best practice
Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga are a powerful antidote
to stress. They also boost your feelings of serenity and joy and teach you how
to stay calm and collected in challenging situations including job loss and
unemployment.
Ask the
expert assistance
Once fired,
if you notice any signs of depression or other symptoms, begin to consult with
a psychologist.
Bring
yourself with family, friends and colleagues who can help you cope with
difficult times. By this way, you will improve your mood.
Coping with unemployment stress – Tips on job search
A long job
search can wear on your attitude and outlook, especially if you’re unemployed.
If it’s taking you longer than anticipated to find a job, the following tips
can help you stay focused.
The
following are some tips - taken from Forbes - which you can do on job search
Join the support groups
People who join in a lot of job vacancies will ger more new ideas. Members are asked to
share a great experience and special tips that are useful to others.
Being a volunteer worker.
Working without a given wage seems futile, but there
is an advantage that can not be measured with money when you became a volunteer
worker. Relationships become more open, remains honed skill, reputation is
formed.
Optimistic Project
The place to share the words that are positive and
build, which can make the listener feel optimistic and excited back. Rest assured
when you are feeling down, you will receive what you give, words are
strengthen.
Remember what you have achieved in the workplace
Stopped working does not mean feat participate
buried. Take time to ponder what you've done in a long work to explore the
potential, working on projects, contributed to the pioneering companies, and so
on. By considering the successes, you are not only become a passion, but also
has a plus as capital of looking for a work.
Make a list of things to be thankful for
Find things outside of work that allows you to be
grateful. Body healthy, happy marriage, children are cute, fun and relatives.
Control of bad
habits
Indiscriminate eating, smoking, alcoholic beverages,
and consumption of opium substances will only exacerbate stress.
Look for a leader
for yourself
You need a leader who can help find new ideas that
lead yourself to not procrastinate something,
help you to focus with the goal of your life.
Create your daily schedule
Get used regularly with time though your position is
not as workers, and still as a job seeker. For example, meals, preparing for
the family, your time in front of the computer, and so on. Meant you could stay
disciplined with the time when you return to your work.
Create an environment that is comfortable
Find a friend or relative who can be invited to
relax for a difficult time like this. But remember, they also have an interest
in each other's lives.
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