Stay Motivated While Looking for a Job by Doing a Hobby
The constant refusal (or radio silence) of a job search can be upsetting. During this time, it is easy to lose motivation. To get through this and keep you motivated, be sure to take up a hobby while searching.
It’s bad enough to lose your job. But when you constantly email your resume and no one bites you, you start to feel like you’re useless. You start to wonder, what’s the point ? At such times, it is easy to turn on the autopilot and just follow the movements. But it can be dangerous for your job search. Plus it’s not a very optimistic or productive mindset.
Muse suggests taking up a hobby to counteract this. Personal projects and hobbies offer a platform for progress and success, and this can be motivating when your job search isn’t going well. They can also help stimulate your brain and keep it active. Plus, hobbies can help you communicate — you never know what opportunities might come up.
Set aside time each week to do something you enjoy, work on a skill, or find a way to get creative. If you’re feeling stagnant in your job search, this can be a decent way to cheer yourself up. They also offer additional suggestions, so be sure to read the entire posting.