Think of challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. When you try new things and learn, it improves your life and helps your brain become more flexible and adaptable. Your brain has a fascinating ability called neuroplasticity. This means it … Read More
Author Archives: Jen Basco
Job Loss: How to Cope, Recover, and Rebuild Your Life with Purpose
I. Introduction: Why Job Loss Feels So Personal Job loss isn’t just the end of a paycheck—it can feel like the end of your identity. When you lose your job, especially unexpectedly, it shakes your sense of security, purpose, and … Read More
Lost My Confidence After Job Loss—What Now?
Introduction: When a Job Loss Shakes Your Identity Losing a job can feel like losing a part of yourself. It doesn’t just affect your income—it often impacts your identity, routine, and most painfully, your confidence. If you’re thinking, “I’ve lost … Read More
Fired from Job? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Power
Introduction: Fired—Now What? Getting fired from your job can feel like a gut punch. It’s personal, abrupt, and often shrouded in shame or confusion. Whether you saw it coming or it happened without warning, being let go is one of … Read More
Being Unemployed: How to Stay Motivated and Focused
Introduction: Unemployment Doesn’t Have to Mean Stagnation Let’s be honest—being unemployed can mess with your head. Days begin to blend, motivation dips, and you start to question your worth. The job market feels like a maze, and without a clear … Read More
What to Do When Unemployed: Your 10-Step Action Plan
Introduction: Job Loss Isn’t the End—It’s a New Beginning Getting laid off or suddenly finding yourself unemployed can feel like a free fall. One moment, you’re on a routine path; the next, you’re staring into uncertainty, wondering where your next … Read More
Career Transition Coaching: Your Secret Weapon for Reinvention
Introduction: When It’s Time to Pivot, Don’t Go It Alone Whether you’ve just been laid off, are feeling stuck in your current role, or are dreaming of something entirely different, career transitions can be both exciting and overwhelming. Questions like … Read More
Unemployment and Mental Health: The Connection Is Real
Introduction: More Than Just a Job Loss Losing a job doesn’t just impact your bank account—it hits your self-esteem, daily structure, and sense of identity. It can shake your confidence and make even the smallest tasks feel overwhelming. If you’ve … Read More
What Is a Stress Management Coach—and Should You Hire One?
Introduction: When Stress Takes Over, Who Do You Turn To? You’re constantly on edge. Tasks are piling up, sleep is elusive, and your mind races from one worry to the next. Whether you’re facing a job loss, drowning in deadlines, … Read More
Life Tip #23: Seek Solitude and Introspection When Needed
Taking time to relax and think quietly reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which helps lower blood pressure and keeps your heart healthy. It also builds resilience as you give yourself time to address your emotions, ultimately helping you to think … Read More