Strategies

Losing your job after a layoff can be a complicated and overwhelming experience that can affect your emotions. However, reminding yourself that this setback does not define your future or worth is essential. A layoff may disrupt your financial stability and bring about anxieties that hinder your ability to move forward. You may start feeling like you are an imposter. Reframing how you think about it will allow you to manage anxiety and pressure and use this opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Although you cannot change what happened, you can control how you react. Here I share some valuable techniques to help you navigate this challenging