You have seen dozens of articles about things to do while unemployed. I bet I’ve read just about all of them while going through my own job search journey a few years back.

LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD

But something I’ve NOT seen others talk about but is VERY important: Taking care of yourself physically. My journey included adding extra weight due to stress. I saw a photo of myself and was shocked at how overweight I looked. So, part of the time I spent during that job search was focused on losing weight. If you have done so (or are thinking about it), you know that dropping 10 - 20 pounds has incredible health benefits. When you look good and feel good, you present a “better, more confident you” in an interview.

MAKE TIME FOR THE FUN-STUFF!

For many of us, the word "exercise" does not sound like fun, so don’t use that word! Think of something fun to do that moves your body; walk around your neighborhood, go for a swim, ride your bike (my personal preference), dance, make your chair an exercise ball, etc., etc.

A BETTER YOU

Doing something fun gives you time to unwind and to think more clearly about your job search. It’s all about presenting the “best you” in an interview.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCH.

I’d love to hear from you! Send me your suggestions for dealing with job search stress.