Ah, Fridays—a day that often screams, "Freedom! Time to unwind!" But for many job seekers, it's a constant battle between taking a break and feeling guilty about not hustling for that dream job. Sometimes, we need to take a breather from the relentless job search grind. I want to spend a few minutes in today’s episode dissecting this a little.
When you’re in the midst of a job search, you can quickly get yourself into a recurring pattern: feeling guilty for not doing enough. And if you dare think about taking a break, that pesky negative self-talk creeps in. “You should be searching. You should be hustling. Don’t even think about having fun.”
But here’s a question: Wouldn’t you rather go into your job search refreshed and rejuvenated? If you answer yes, I’m officially giving you permission to take Fridays off from job hunting.
It’s crucial to grant yourself permission to unwind without guilt. That nagging voice? It steals away the joy of relaxation and rejuvenation. It's toxic, my friend, and it needs to go.
So, what's the remedy? Well, instead of poring over job listings or tweaking resumes on Fridays, let's hit the pause button on the job search grind and hit play on life!
Links in Today’s Episode:
Central Region Job Centers
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