Rising bills and unemployed? Tips for your mental health
Struggling with unemployment and rising bills? Use our top tips to care for your mental health
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Struggling with unemployment and rising bills? Use our top tips to care for your mental health
Since the start of 2022, the cost of bills has increased by 61% in the UK. If youâre unemployed, itâs no wonder youâre feeling the pressure. Applying for jobs is stressful as it is – without the added pressure of rising bills! But feeling stressed and overwhelmed doesnât help. In fact, it makes things worse.
Check out our tips for caring for your mental health while youâre unemployed in todayâs expensive world.
Itâs important to make a plan for your job search. Update your CV. Know exactly what types of jobs you want to apply for. And work out how many applications you should make each day (without burning yourself out).
Keep your days structured and stay in a routine. When youâre unemployed, you can easily become unproductive. Then the days start blurring into one. But you want to keep as much structure as possible and really earn your downtime. So wake up early, take a shower, get changed and execute your dayâs plan! The best way to end your day is by feeling like youâve had a productive day.
Finances are the number one stressor when youâre unemployed. And weâve all been in that place where weâre scared to look at our bank accounts. But the worst thing you can do is avoid your finances. Itâs best to face them head on. So grab a cup of tea. Take a deep breath. And view your bank account. Cut costs where possible. And work out a weekly budget. This will help take some of the pressure off.
One of the hardest parts of being unemployed is feeling alone. This can really take a toll on your mental health. But when times are hard, you need to lean on your support circle. Make sure you talk to your friends and family. Tell them how youâre feeling so they can offer support and advice.
When youâre unemployed, itâs easy to focus all your attention on finding a new job. But this will lead you to burnout. Just like an overworked computer, sometimes you need to switch yourself off so you can run better. Whether itâs going to the gym, seeing friends, or finding a new hobby, donât let yourself fall into a rut.
Meditation has been proven to soothe anxiety and stress. So if your mind is running in overdrive, stick on a 10 minute guided meditation on YouTube. Bonus points if you can make meditation a part of your daily routine!
Whilst youâre unemployed, why not use this time to upskill yourself with a course? If moneyâs tight, there are plenty of free courses online. Every skill you gain will help you land the job you want!
A lot of things are out of your control in the job hunt process. So donât fall into the trap of wanting to control everything. It will eat away at your mental health. So practice accepting the things you canât change and focus on what you can!
Itâs easy to feel helpless when youâre unemployed. But donât let your fears overcome you. You have more power than you think. With a bit of structure and self-care, you might even blossom during your unemployment!
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