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Maintaining a Positive Outlook During Your Job Search Tips from the Science of Positive Psychology Slide 2 Happiness Booster #1 Exercise Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 3 When you Exercise People who exercise are often happier and more confident Exercise can help you Feel better physically Have an opportunity to socialize Enjoy nature Learn new skills and accomplish objectives Distract you from what's bothering you Exercise is good for your job search. It can help you come across as more energetic. Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 4 Happiness Booster #2 Gratitude Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 5 Gratitude Expressing gratitude can help you feel more hopeful and less anxious. It can also give you more energy and help you sleep better. Try making a list of what you are grateful for every night. You'll likely find this list gets longer over time. Who has helped you with your job search? How can you express your gratitude? What else are you grateful for related to your job search? Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 6 Happiness Booster #3 Forgiveness v.tr. 1. To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon. 2. To renounce anger or resentment against. Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 7 Forgiveness Job transitions can be challenging and job seekers may have some negative feelings. Anger, bitterness and resentment can hurt us emotionally and physically. Forgiveness can reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Do you need to forgive anyone connected with your job loss or search? Remember, forgiveness is about you, not the other person. Some people find it helpful to write a letter of forgiveness without sending it. Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 8 Happiness Booster #4 Acts of Kindness Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 9 Acts of Kindness When we treat someone with kindness we see them more positively. We also feel better about ourselves. How can you help a fellow job seeker? Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 10 Happiness Booster #5 Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 11 Smile Just smiling can increase your well being. A fake smile can help; a real smile is even better. Remember to smile when networking and on job interviews. Smiling while talking on the phone can add warmth to your voice. Spinelli&Co.,LLC Slide 12 Sources and To Learn More Creating Your Best Life by Caroline Adams Miller and Michael B. Frisch, Sterling Publishing, 2009 Authentic Happiness, Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E.P. Seligman, Free Press, 2002 The How of Happiness, A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky, The Penguin Press, 2007 Spinelli&Co.,LLC