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I was miserable at my job, but I needed to work. I'd been searching for months and nothing was happening. Every day, I prayed, "Lord, please remove me from this job—but don't let them fire me." You see, I wanted out but I wanted to leave gracefully with my dignity intact. Months later, I was laid off. Despite wanting to leave so badly, this hurt. I was disgusted, numb, sad, scared, happy, and overwhelmed all at once. For many, this surge of emotions spirals out of control, and the most glaring state is often referred to as depression. It's the helplessness, the fear, and the defeat. It grabs hold of you like quicksand. Guess what, #JobSeekers. Having mental health challenges during a lengthy job search is common and doesn't mean you're crazy. The best thing you can do for yourself is to have a plan and get some help: Here's how you can find a bit of relief: ➡️ A networking strategy. Job searching requires time. Use yours wisely. ➡️ Support from your tribe (referrals, financial assistance, a listening ear). ➡️ Professional help (resume writer, coach, mentor, or therapist). Understand that it can get better. Don't measure your success by what's happening to others. Do whatever you can to preserve your self-worth. A job is what you do. It's not who you are. P.S. Join my email list and grab a freebie, "100 Ways to Maximize Your Search." You'll also be the first to know when I host free live events, launch new products/programs, and offer special discounts. #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WriteStepResumes