Motivation and wellbeing

Learn tools and routines to stay motivated, focused, and mentally healthy during the job search. This session helps you build habits that support both progress and wellbeing.

Meeting guide

⬇️ File: Download the meeting guide here.

📆 Time: [Find a time] (2-3 hours recommended)

📌 Aim: Reflect on what motivates you during job seeking and how to protect your wellbeing.

✏️ Preparation: (15 minutes)

• Think through what aspects of the job seeking process which are challenging, and reflect upon what you can do to maintain your motivation and wellbeing.  

💬 Agenda: (2-3 hours)

1. Check-inn (10 min): Any updates, doubts or topics for the end?

2. Discussion (45 min): Staying motivated during the job search:

   1. What motivates you to keep going? What drains your energy?

   2. How do you deal with setbacks like rejections or long silences from employers?

   3. What small habits or routines help you stay focused and positive?

   4. How do you balance job searching with taking care of yourself?

3. Discussion (45 min): Supporting each other's wellbeing

   1. How openly do you talk about struggles with people around you – friends, family, your network?

   2. What has someone done for you that really helped when things were difficult?

   3. How can you support each other in this group – both during and between sessions?

   4. Are there any resources (communities, services, tools) you've found helpful for your wellbeing?

4. Check-out (10 min): Share one new thing you’ll start doing to improve your motivation. 

5. Finalisation (10 min): Go through the next steps and plan the upcoming meeting. 

🚀 Next steps: (2-3 hours)

• Redesign your job seeking routine, incorporating activities and elements to help boost your motivation and wellbeing.

• Prepare for the next meeting.