Feeling down about your career prospects? Embark on the road to success with something you can easily control – regular exercise
If you're out of work and actively seeking employment, you might be feeling pretty down about your career prospects. However, if you stick to an exercise routine, and make time for it in your schedule while still fitting in job search efforts (researching prospective opportunities, preparing Resumes and Cover Letters, submitting applications, etc.), you'll soon find that working out can help to boost your mood and give you the energy/sustained motivation to land your next job!
Exercise boosts your mood – you should seek this regardless of your employment status!
Exercise can help you sleep better and make calculated decisions by generally being in a relaxed state of mind, which is important when deciding which job opportunities to focus your efforts on, pertinent information to include/exclude from your Resume & application, when to send follow-up emails to decision-makers, and so on. It’s true that all the activities entailed in seeking employment can add up to the equivalent of a full-time job in itself. Why not capitalize on the increase in energy levels that working out can provide, making it easier to get through the day without feeling worn out or tired?
With that being said, regardless of your employment status (whether you are working in a fulfilling job, employed but looking for a different opportunity, working towards a promotion, etc.), it never hurts to develop the habit of regular exercise. Making it an integral part of your lifestyle enables you to focus on tasks & meet deadlines when they arise; it helps keep your body healthy and equipped to tackle interviews or professional events (minimizing the chances of feeling under the weather).
Exercise has also been known to promote positive sleeping habits. Getting enough sleep is important while looking for work because it allows your mind to recharge before starting fresh again the next day with renewed energy levels – you will find that writing a Resume/Cover Letter or preparing for an Interview becomes way easier and less time-consuming when you are well-rested.
Exercise increases confidence – potential employers can see this through your employment applications & interview performances
Exercise can help you feel better about yourself. When you're unemployed, it's easy to fall into a rut of feeling bad about yourself and your situation. This can lead to depression or anxiety - and if you don't have those illnesses already, they may develop as a result of self-pity and the stress of not being able to bring in regular income for yourself and your loved ones. However, exercise can help reverse these feelings by boosting endorphins and making us feel good about ourselves! Even if the effects are temporary, take advantage of those periods of positivity to get tedious job applications done and out the door.
From a longer-term perspective, exercise helps you look healthier overall when you do it consistently over time; this arguably makes you a more attractive job candidate (we aren’t talking about physical attractiveness here; rather, we are referring to self-confidence and poise) for employers who want healthy employees (in both mind and body) who are ready for unique challenges in fast-paced environments. Whether you believe it or not, this confidence carries over into the language & tone in your Resume and Cover Letter, and also your body language and how articulate you are during Interviews.
The final word: find a physical activity or sport that moves you - your career will thank you
Unemployment could cause one to feel apathetic and unmotivated to do anything at all. That's where exercise comes in. Working out regularly can help improve your mood by releasing endorphins into the brain, which are chemicals that make us feel good about ourselves. Exercise also helps us stay focused on our goals as we search for employment - it's a great way to relieve stress while keeping busy! And finally, exercising regularly can help you sleep better at night so that when it comes time for job interviews or networking events, you'll have some energy left over after working out instead of being too exhausted from lack of sleep due to insomnia caused by stressors related to being unemployed.
These benefits don't stop after you have landed your dream job – if working out can help keep you happier, healthier, and more productive, why not make it an essential part of your daily life? If you're not sure where to start or what kind of activity would be right for your situation, reach out to someone who knows--like an experienced personal trainer or fitness instructor who can help guide you through this process!
At our consulting practice, we place immense value on personal health & fitness. If you would like to chat with a Career Coach about this topic or your career in general, please reach out to us at 204-952-6597 or jonathanseah.87@gmail.com!
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