How do you move from hurting to healing when you've been laid off?
Actionable advice for navigating your next move
If you’ve recently lost your job, you might be struggling to feel positive about the future. After a disruption like a lay off or career let down, our energy reserves are low and our sense of identity doesn’t feel as firm or grounded as usual.
There is no replacement for time and its magical healing powers: take time to find joy, to reflect in writing or in conversation, to rest and to re-energise. We make our wisest decisions when our bellies and our hearts are full and we are tuned into our purpose.
So if you’re looking to move from a space of hurting to healing, here are our tips:
Lean into self-care rituals like…
Setting up a morning ritual like reading 30 minutes of fiction with a cup of tea before you turn on any devices
Setting up an evening ritual like listening to a comedy podcast in a hot bubble bath
If you usually run your life to a schedule then abandoning your routines & embracing spontaneity could be fun
Investing in professional care for your wellbeing: coaching, massage, 1:1 fitness
Track your negative emotions & find the evidence to challenge them
Fear: what’s the worst that could happen?
Anxiety: how long can you afford to be unemployed?
Tackle shame head on
Make this a mantra: the decision to make you redundant was about the company not your performance
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