As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6034

It's important that you define success each day in smaller, attainable goals. Instead of thinking that success is finding a job, think that success is making the number of networking calls you planned to do, finding a new person to add to your network, learning some additional information about the marketplace, getting an appointment or an interview. It's really important that each day you move the ball down the field a little bit, as you try to find the right job.

Remember that you are sowing seeds, and the more seeds you sow, the better your harvest will be. Remember that we reap in a different season than we sow, so don't be discouraged if all you did today was sow seeds and you haven't seen any results yet. If you keep sowing seeds, you will reap a harvest at some point.

Then you also need to do some things that will help you cope-you need some self-care. What would that be? Start or restart a hobby you enjoy, volunteer at a hospital or nursing home, offer to tutor a student who needs help, get into that exercise program you've always meant to do. Consider taking some courses on-line or at a community college that will help you better prepare. It's very important that you don't neglect the disciplines that will keep you looking good and feeling good and mentally sharp.

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