A key part of the grieving process is acknowledging the sting of the loss, then pondering what it represents.
“After that, people will most likely have to change the negative things they’re telling themselves about the firing and then shift their mindset to what they could learn from the experience,” she added.
It’s also important to keep an eye on someone close to you who might have lost a job.
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“A sudden unexpected loss of income can be traumatic and it is normal to experience grief as a result,” said Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP. He is founder of the Financial Psychology Institute and an associate professor of practice at Creighton University Heider College of Business in Boulder, Colorado.
A loss of income can involve feelings of disbelief, anger, guilt and sadness, he said.
“This is entirely normal, but if you start to experience significant anxiety, depression or sleep disturbance, it is important to see a mental health professional,” Klontz added.
What are three steps to help build confidence back?
Leanza with LifeStance Health shared three things people can do following a job termination to build their confidence: reflect, recognize and reset.
Reflecting on the experience of what happened — not beating oneself up over the firing — and learning the needed lessons to move forward is key, she said.
Resetting to a more positive frame of mind and then tapping into your network to let others know you’re searching for a job is a great way to start bouncing back. (iStock / iStock)
Next, recognizing one’s self-worth and that it does not have to be tethered to a job loss and firing is also important.
“People need to learn to let go of self-esteem being solely connected to a job,” Leanza said.
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And, finally, resetting one’s mindset toward resilience and setting goals to help kickstart the job search process is imperative to building back one’s confidence.
Why is it important to forgive yourself?
To move on, self-forgiveness is necessary.
“People need to move on from the difficult experience,” Leanza said.
“Setting a daily routine and schedule for yourself can also help you stay on track with your job-searching process.”
