Maintaining momentum

This is tough to do is job search, maintaining momentum.  You are forced to step out of your comfort zone daily.  You face a lot of indifference (in the olden days it was rejection).  There's a lot of waiting.  You are going through some emotional and self identify stuff too.

What can you do to keep energized and keep moving forward...

1. Take good care of you.  Which means eat right, get enough sleep and exercise.
2. Carve things you love to do into your day, every day.
3. Set a plan and follow it. 
4. Don't make assumptions.  Either get the facts or ignore whatever bothers you.
5. Team up with other people who will support you, hold you accountable and be cheerleaders when you need it.
6. Life isn't all about you, give back.  Volunteer.
7. Create structure to your day.  Routines are healthy.

Please stop making excuses. "I don't know what else to do", "This economy is bad", "no one will hire me because I am over 50", "No one can help me".

These thoughts translate into negative actions.  They won't move you forward. 

I love the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the places you'll go".  If you haven't read it, now is a really good time.  If it has been awhile, dust off your copy.  This story is about you.

I think momentum  is a very personal thing.  No one solution will help everyone.  Know what motivates you and incorporate that into your life today.