5 Tips to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search

When you are between jobs it can be difficult to stay positive and focused on the job search, especially if you are regularly applying for jobs and seeing very little results.

Consider implementing some of the following tips to help you stay motivated throughout your job search:

1. Eat well. To remain motivated and positive about your job search it's important to eat foods that promote well-being, strength, and energy. Avoid too much alcohol and foods with a lot of sugar.

2. Exercise regularly. Staying (or getting) in shape with regular exercise will give you the energy you need to attack those daily tasks necessary to the job search.

3. Get enough sleep. In addition to regular exercise and healthy eating habits, getting enough sleep each night provides the daily rest and recharge needed to successfully find new work opportunities.

4. Learn something new every day. Schedule at least 15-30 minutes every day to learn something .

new or enhance your existing skills.You can learn a new language or explore the many opportunities through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

5. Connect with one person every day. Looking for a job can be a lonely and isolating experience. Take some time each day to interact with a friend or meet someone new. You can do this through Facebook or Linkedin but don't underestimate the benefits of meeting someone new in person at the library, the local coffee shop, or even at a planned networking event.

What do you do to stay motivated?

For more check out this list of 20 ways to stay motivated during your job search.