Well, here it is again …That time of the year. It seems as if everyone is going to parties, visiting family and friends, maybe even going on holiday, shopping at the sales, and you have no job and no money. Try to find things to do, to give yourself a sense of achievement and to be in a good frame of mind for the start of the new year
Things on the job-hunting front may seem quiet, however, it is still good for a job seeker to be as active as during the rest of the year, indeed if you are claiming state benefits where you must submit evidence of your job search activity, then you have no choice.
Expect to have results, do not just think oh well its holiday time so I am not going to get a job now and may as well play around on Facebook. Take advantage of the fact that some businesses will be quiet, others will be looking for staff for the new year.
Benefit from the opportunities to lift your spirits …of course with no money it is easy to become cynical and stressed out, but even so there are ways to have your spirits lifted that are even free …play some online music, if you are reading my blog then it is quite likely that you do have internet access. Read some old favorite books, many of these such as the classics are available free online.
Certainly, you may have little or no money but never forget that many of the best gifts that can be enjoyed and shared come free. You feel self-conscious being unable to buy gifts but not all gifts need to be bought, offer to baby sit some children in the family or friend’s children while their parents get to go out and enjoy watching cartoons, or making things. Visit and spend time with an elderly relative and take your cell phone or tablet with you to share some downloaded old favorite songs or movies that you can enjoy together, it’s a feel-good experience for everyone. Google Random acts of kindness and be reminded how many things can be freely given. Doing something for others helps boost your own morale and when you feel good and positive, you feel more positive about identifying your skills and talents and about writing your resume or CV and job hunting. If you are invited to family occasions and to parties …do go, …be pleasant, be helpful, take a little something with you if you can, even if it is just a simple box of chocolates or flowers or a plant, and talk to people that you meet. Do not be a job seeking bore, unable to talk about anything except being unemployed, it is holiday time, but if you get the opportunity to mention your skills and that you are looking for a job, then do so ……
Do some voluntary work or make plans to do so in the New Year , there are many organisations needing help , do something to help those with even less than you have and not only will you remember how fortunate you are, but it may even lead to a job .
Be positive about your prospects for the new year ...these ideas and others that may come to you will help you be more cheerful even if money is very tight and right now you do not see much of a change coming in your circumstances ...be positive and optimistic, find ways to enjoy the new year festivities and have a head start on a positive new year …
Valerie Hartland
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