Creating Job Search Zen - Mind, Body and Goal

 

Your state of mind during your job search plays a big part of your overall life satisfaction. Learn how to keep your mind and body healthy so you can put your best foot forward in your job hunt. Job searches always seem so hectic that sometimes you want to find peace of mind while in the middle of it. Of course, this is not always easy to do because you're so anxious to find the next job. A good way to find a middle ground during the process is to work on your attitude during the process while keeping your goals intact and exhibiting strong job seeking skills. It also doesn't hurt to sneak in good diet and exercise. Sounds a little strange, right? Well, it's not. Let's take a closer look at how you can create job search Zen while enhancing your chances of being hired.

Get Your Mind Under Control

Not a lot is discussed about how much a good mind state matters when conducting a job search. If you believe you can't be hired, you probably won't be. Why is this true? Because your attitude is likely to be reflected in the words you type onto your resume, cover letter and job application. If you're not "feeling it," it's probably going to show. In order to combat the nervous or anxious feelings associated with a job search, it's good to get into a Zen state of mind, which means that you're spending time focusing on the present moment. Not so easy to do, of course. But challenging doesn't equal impossible.

You know that you have certain skills that qualify you for certain jobs, so create fantastic resumes and cover letters that express this to the fullest, find great jobs to apply for each day then make time in your day to not think about it at all. Your worrying does nothing but create angst, which hurts, not helps, the search process.

Treat Your Body Right

Your body may not seem like an important part of the job search process, but it is. Eating the right foods and exercising is just as important, if not more so, during your job search process because not only are you under the same stress you would find on a job, but you're not getting up and moving around like you would if you were working.

So just as you should any other time, keep plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet. Also, consider yoga as a form of exercise that not only works out your body but helps to ease your stress through breathing exercises.

Keep Your Goals Intact

While getting your mind and body under control, you still want to keep your goals intact. A good way to do this is to set up a daily schedule that makes sure you get in a good amount of job-search/application-submission time while balancing the rest. The idea of creating this well-rounded job search is to make sure that you stay in the right state of mind to get the best results. Balance is the key to making this happen.

Creating a Zen state of mind is a good approach to managing any facet of your life, so why not try it for your job search? The better you feel on the inside, the more likely you are to express that good feeling and confidence when trying to convince a company that you're the right person to fill a position.

 By Heather Eagar