A Note of Strength for Anyone Going Through Joblessness
Junaid Tahir
If you’re currently without a job, pause for a moment… breathe… and remind yourself: this is a phase, not your forever. Stay strong — even diamonds are made under pressure, and you, my friend, are definitely sparkling material.
Think positive. Your mind can either be your best cheerleader or the office gossip that brings you down. Choose the cheerleader.
And remember — you are absolutely not alone. There are thousands walking this same path, and many of them are quietly rooting for you. Even Google is rooting for you… it sees your job searches every day!
When things feel heavy, look at the world’s lower side — not to compare, but to build gratitude. There are people living with far less and still smiling. If they can smile, you can most definitely grin.
Also… socialize, socialize, socialize. Opportunities do not knock on a closed door — but they often walk in when you're chatting, networking, or just meeting new people. Even a random conversation can magically turn into “Send me your CV!”
Trust in God. He is the best planner, and sometimes His “not now” is actually “hold on, I’m preparing something way better.”
Meanwhile, invest in yourself. Improve your skills. Learn something new. Level up. Make LinkedIn jealous of your productivity.
Spend time in nature too. Trees don’t judge, mountains don’t complain, and birds won’t ask, “So, any job updates?” Nature is a peaceful friend.
And yes — exercise. Not necessarily bodybuilding… even walking helps. Moving your body reduces stress and clears your mind. Plus, you get to pretend you're training for something epic.
Most importantly, don’t isolate yourself. Spend time with family, friends, and even the internet — but choose useful websites, not 6-hour rabbit holes of cat videos (okay, maybe 10 minutes of cat videos).
You are strong. You are capable. You are improving every day.
Your breakthrough is coming — keep going.
