Staying motivated and positive while searching for a job can at times seem like a daunting task. Here are 5 ways to be mindful, turn the negative thoughts into positive action, stay motivated and remain a go-getter, even when the getting gets tough:

Motivation Tip #1: Recognize Your Potential 

You may not be built like Arnold Schwarzenegger or be mistaken for a supermodel.  But with positive thinking, focusing on your strengths, and self-determination you can achieve some truly amazing things. To keep a positive attitude, use weak words for negative feelings and strong words for positive ones. This thwarts the downward spiral of negative feelings and words and accelerates the upward spiral of positive feelings and words.

Motivation Tip #2: Set Goals

Remember the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”?  Well, it wasn’t!  When setting goals, it’s important to keep your long-term goal in mind, but set smaller goals along the way.  Stay focused on what you want and this will help you to stay motivated and patient.

Motivation Tip #3: Self-Discipline 

Nothing in life is free.  If you want to meet your goals, you’re going to have to work for it.  Focus your attention on your goals and don’t stray.  Make sure each day you do at least one activity that centers around your goals.

Motivation Tip #4: Develop Self-Confidence

Strike the phrase “I can’t” from your vocabulary because “you can”!  Don’t complain or get frustrated with little roadblocks.  Instead, visualize your success.  To keep a positive attitude, use weak words for negative feelings and strong words for positive ones. This thwarts the downward spiral of negative feelings and words and accelerates the upward spiral of positive feelings and words.

Motivation Tip #5: Avoid Negative People

You probably have one or more friends, relatives, or acquaintances who make you feel tired and drained. They always seem to have something sour to say.  Such people are toxic to your attitude because, if they’re not actively tearing down your enthusiasm, they’re trying to get you to think the same way about the world as they do.  What a drag!  Literally. If you want to maintain a positive attitude, consider sharply limiting your daily exposure to such people.

We hope you find these tips helpful.  At CarterWill Search and Flex, we take a great deal of pride in helping people not only find rewarding accounting and finance positions but also grow personally. Contact us today for more information!