You've just lost your job. How do you keep your confidence from plummeting?

Based on my experience (my last two employment relationships ended with redundancy due to companies exiting the market or business line), you have to set yourself a time goal of how much grieving you will give yourself. Be realistic! I think it takes longer if you have worked somewhere for quite a few years and the work has left marks on your DNA. For some people, it will be a few days; for others, it might be months (those lucky enough to afford it). Then, when this period is over, create a structure encompassing all of the actions in the below points, but I recommend order 6, 2, 4, 3, 5. Start by taking care of yourself, as you will need full physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to be in top shape for a few weeks/months to come.

The first support system is your own self. Crying they say is an act of strength & courage. We often miss this. Crying your heart out doesn’t magically solve the problem, but creates strength to deal with it. My Yoga Therapist said something very beautiful in a discussion, Yoga doesn’t cure your ailments,it prepares you to face your ailments. Keep yourself in the right frame of mind to face the issue in hand. Talking to oneself is also a great tool. The support system externally begins with Friends,Family & expands as per each individual. There needs to be a balance here Putting up fake courage vs Excessive Self pity Strike the balance Face with courage Engage with support system In the long run you will be a winner.

Many people lose their jobs every year, often it has nothing to do with how well they did their jobs. It’s important to be honest with yourself about whether or not you caused it. If you did, move on. Learn from the experience. If you didn’t move on. Either way, it’s time to asses your strengths. Very few people are fortunate to use most or all of their strengths at work. Many of your skills and strengths were probably untapped in that job. What if you could use more of them at work? A skills inventory is a valuable approach to identifying what you could bring to a new job. Which ones do you most enjoy and most want to put to use? Create a list that you can use to celebrate yourself, and match to future job opportunities.

Sporting Legends go through phases of minimal achievement. That’s when they go back to basics, to tweak their techniques. We must learn to take cue from that. Mapping our strengths to current industry trends is a basic need. Companies/Sporting legends/Professionals/Entrepreneurs all have a phase,to go back to drawing room. This is not a sign of a regression. This is actually progressive. We can never fix a running car. We need to put it in garage for a complete overhaul. Do not feel defensive Run through your strengths Map them to current needs Analyse the areas to be tweaked Get help-external perspectives Review them Implement them on a self assigned task Repeat if necessary Self belief with focussed intensity helps.

Experiencing job loss does not inherently dictate a downward spiral. Rather, it offers a factual opportunity to break away from the routine of professional life, providing space for reflection and evaluation of personal and professional aspirations. Embracing this unique juncture allows for a thorough examination of the positive, essential, and detrimental aspects of past employment experiences. Leveraging these newfound insights during future interviews not only fosters clarity in individual career trajectories but also empowers individuals to assertively pursue roles aligned with their needs, ultimately enhancing their capacity to deliver impactful results.

Camels have the ability to store fat within their system, which gets converted to water. This quality helps them travel long distances with minimal requirements of water. Networking is a fundamental component of our lives. While we are actively employed,we must ensure to engage. This is where the Camel Quality comes into play. Else this might look a bit opportunistic Be sincere in your outreach Be objective Be helpful whenever you can Be empathetic Be sensitive Up-skilling has numerous advantages beyond the actual learning. It’s a great place to network. Meeting similar minded people on a common platform, we have the luxury of time to exchange views. People can understand us beyond our CVs. Be sincere & consistent.

I learnt a basic course on Sanskrit about 4 years back.I was selected to narrate my experience for the final day. Few others who were chosen, wrote down the narrative & read from it. It was a defining moment for me, when I chose to speak without notes. I had to internalise the pitch multiple times. When we internalise something, we aren’t intimidated by audience. Instead, we begin to use the opportunity as a platform to express ourselves. Pitch needs to be Simple clean narrative Blend stories metaphors illustrations Maintain relatability Stick to core essence Gauge the audience Tweak & Improvise during the pitch Practice multiple times Open minded for last minute changes Being focussed to our core strengths improves pitch.

1. Allow yourself to ride the roller coaster of emotions that you will suddenly feel. They will be visceral at times. It’s all normal. You are human. 2. Recognize that you will never know the full story as to why you were laid off. Corporate America has their version. And you will have yours. 3. Connect with others who are going through the same thing. The LI community is full of people showing their support. Don’t be afraid to seek help. 4. Losing a job, whatever the circumstance, is a lot like grieving a death. It was a part of you that now no longer exists. The stages of grief are very similar. Do not put a timeline on your grieving process. 5. Know that you will work again. This is just one chapter of your career. Life goes on.

Health is the only investment, that travels right till the end. Being without a job makes us slip into a random pattern of life. Having a routine, trains the mind to be under control. As the popular saying goes Empty mind is Devil’s workshop We must make sure not to exhaust financial resources resorting to excessive travelling/shopping/binging in any form. The solutions of any excesses are momentary and lacks depth. Strike a balance to glide through many activities. Run your mind through past Wins Look back at best moments of school Speak to your social circle Stay sharp by daily reading Stay fit by regular exercising Stay hydrated Sleep cycle is extremely important Try to be an early riser it’s a great habit Believe in yourself!