HANUKKAH, FOCUS, AND JOB SEARCH

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Focus.  Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines focus as:
a : a center of activity, attraction, or attention <the focus of the meeting was drug abuse>

b : a point of concentration

If you have a family or others in the home, you might find it a challenge to focus on anything! In fact, you may find that household chores, childcare and/or others needs may be more of a focus than job search or career.

"A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." — Brian Tracy

If you are having trouble making job search your focus, here are a few things you can do:

1. Make clear, achievable short and long term goals
2. Share your job search plan with the household
3. Set up and organize your work space
4. Get up and dressed for work everyday 
5. Read career and job search related articles 
6. Take breaks, eat, exercise
7. Assess each day and plan for the next
8. Quit working at your job search at a specific time each day
9. Share something positive about your day with the household 

Job search should be your focus, but shouldn't be your life!  Keep your goals in sight and move forward by understanding that other people and things will land you the job, not mindless dedication to job search tasks....

SOME BACKGROUND ON THIS ARTICLE

Hanukkah started 12/8/12 this year.  I am not Jewish and don’t celebrate Hanukkah, but have always been  surrounded by friends who observe.  This year, I thought I would post an article each day of the Celebration.  Although Hanukkah means Dedication, it seems that it also means more.  Each article will highlight a meaningful ideal that I feel can be related to either the Celebration of Hanukkah or career planning and job search.

I will kindle one light on the menorah by sharing the titles of each article theme or candle:

1.       Dedication  

2.       Gratitude 

3.       Charity 

4.       Faith  

5.       Hope  

6.       Perseverance  

7.       Focus 

8.       Triumph

If you would like to learn more about Hanukkah or Chanukah, here is a very straightforward article that I found helpful:  Short Article on Chanukah.

If you have children at home and would like them to learn about other cultures or involve them more in yours if you are celebrating:  Hanukkah for Kids.

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