How to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed
Most of us manage to keep our heads above water under normal circumstances, but when things start to weigh us
Read moreMost of us manage to keep our heads above water under normal circumstances, but when things start to weigh us
Read moreNo one has an unlimited capacity for stress. When you have multiple worries popping in and out of your head,
Read moreWhen I was a child, I was sledging down a steep hill on a crisp winter weekend. Whenever I think
Read moreThe weak sometimes win, and the strong never learn. Adopting the humility of an underdog in a job search can
Read moreEveryone experiences a sense of job search loneliness at certain stages. Some people feel it more than others. It is
Read moreBeing hard on yourself is a natural reaction for anyone striving for greatness in a job search. But if you
Read moreLow self-esteem in a job search can be debilitating. Do you constantly relive your failures and rarely allow yourself to
Read more75% of respondents to my recent survey had experienced a “severely” traumatic job loss. This impacted their ability to find
Read moreThere was a famous roulette game in Monte Carlo in 1916 where the ball landed on black 26 times in
Read moreDust is a microscopic collection of fine decayed matter that has lost its purpose. Aged particles of hair and skin,
Read moreWhen you are looking for a job, many of the events that happen around you have the potential to add
Read moreNo job search should be conducted alone. Asking for help isn’t such a big step. Yet, going it alone is
Read moreThere is no denying the importance of organisation and focus in any job search. You need a vision of where
Read moreI assume that you are most likely long past the spotty teenager stage, but the fact remains that a huge
Read moreUnder the intense pressure of a job search it is all too easy to forget who we are. Let me
Read moreThe phrase “you can do anything you set your mind to” often comes with a whole heap of conditions to
Read moreAs our careers and lives develop, there is sometimes a sense of deja-vu. Repetition often rhymes. We tend to be
Read moreWhether you are looking for a job or hunting anchovies, it makes sense to concentrate your “prey” into a condensed
Read moreMy dad taught me Physics when I was at school. Although science wasn’t really my thing, I tried my best.
Read moreAny journey should be punctuated by moments when you pause, take stock to look at how far you have come
Read moreThere is a high probability that my HB pencil is defective, but I don’t care. No innuendo intended, for those
Read moreThere is no one in the world more qualified to give lessons in creativity than John Cleese. For those who
Read morePositive desperation is an entirely normal feeling in a job search. Many of us really (really) need a job, so
Read moreIt’s been a long day, the interview didn’t go as planned, and you are trying to get off to sleep.
Read moreSimple answer. No. Don’t mention your mental health at interview. Why? Because (sadly) people will likely discriminate against you. Maybe
Read moreSeeking to enhance your emotional intelligence to better understand yourself and others is a critical requirement of a successful job
Read moreUnconscious bias works two ways in the interview room. A candidate walks in and sits opposite their future boss, but
Read moreWhen ice cream is taken out of the fridge, it changes its state. It usually takes a couple of minutes
Read moreA state of mindfulness in a job search is not easy to come by. Maybe you’ve not been working for
Read moreSome people are more susceptible to ingrained habits than others. Now, I’m not an expert on zombies, but it seems
Read more“Daddy, why are you spending so much time at home now? You never used to be home this early? I
Read moreImagine walking through a forest at twilight, the trees blending into each other in the darkness and the path ahead
Read moreDisappointments are an entirely natural part of a fulfilling life. When your hope or expectation of something is not met,
Read moreIt is 1.15 am. Your brain can’t switch off, and you feel on edge. Your interview might be in five
Read moreIt is hard to think differently when surrounded by the same people and stuff. Embracing solitude and seeking a clean
Read moreOur ability to cope with stress and adversity has little to do with “bouncing back.” The hurdles of resilience just
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