Here's how you can navigate stress and anxiety during a layoff.

Reflection can be done either alone or we can take the help of our friend who can make us reflect more deeply. By sitting & crying we cannot achieve anything big. We need to think rationally & move forward. Reflection will help us to understand what went wrong & what should be done to get it right...

I still remember. I had a tiff with my first boss. When i gave my resignation, he asked me to show 6 months salary as balance & 1 good offer letter & then only he will sign the resignation. I was too young & highly volatile. Still to get my resignation signed, i worked for a few more months, saved the money. I also got 1 good offer from another company by then. I showed both. He accepted my resignation. I asked him why he asked me to save 6 months money.. for that he said, "if you have a good balance, you don't have to stand in front of anyone for money" That day from boss, he became my mentor.

Networking is a continuous process which we all have to build even when things are good. Normally we network with people only when we have a need. If not, we just do our work. But that should not be the case. Networking should be done with right & relevant people who can help & support us at the right time. For that we need to be genuine, authentic & trustworthy

We are the smart species which needs regular updation & upskilling. We can either do it online or offline. Its purely our convenience. But without updating ourselves, we will not be relevant. We will become outdated very soon. Times are changing. By being a hard worker, we cannot achieve anything big. We need to be smart, relevant, upskilled, updated, talented and experienced.

Absolutely! During transitional periods like a layoff, investing in skill enhancement or learning new ones can be incredibly valuable. Engaging in online courses, attending workshops, or staying updated on industry trends not only makes you more marketable but also boosts your personal brand. This proactive approach not only demonstrates your commitment to personal and professional growth but also provides a sense of purpose and progress, which is vital for maintaining positive mental well-being during challenging times. Embrace this opportunity for self-improvement and seize the chance to enhance both your skills and your personal brand.

Maintaining a proper & consistent routine is very important. When we start a routine, in the initial phase we all would be motivated but the challenge is how we maintain the consistency is important. If we consistently do it & make it in our routine, then certainly we can see a gradual progress in ourselves.

El autocuidado no solo consiste en hacer ejercicio o meditar (sobre todo si esto se te hace difícil). Establecer límites saludables y tomarte el tiempo necesario para procesar la experiencia, también es cuidar de ti. Darnos ese espacio, darnos ese cari?ito, es parte de fortalecer nuestra marca personal. De lo contrario, gestionarla se hace insostenible. Cuando te sientes bien contigo, abrazas las oportunidades con mayor claridad y confianza, y te presentas como tu mejor versión ante clientes prospectos o empleadores. :-)

We need to prioritise our health. I strongly believe in 4 major health which are Physical health Psychological health Financial health Social health The first two we all know. Financial health is having proper savings & not worried about the monetary part. Social health is having good contacts where we can have some rejuvenation & get some good energy. Thus, all 4 are important.

Certainly stress & anxiety along with depression and frustration will revolve around us. But we have only two options. One, we will be dwelling in the world or we will be seeking help immediately. If we get the right mentor or a coach, we can come out of the stress easily