I am a UI UX designer & Igot laid off 8+ months ago. Since then I've been upskilling and applying for job, updating my portfolio, interviewing but not able to get any job. In most of the cases I can't clear the assignment round, because I'm in the impostor syndrome mode. I've been trying to get rid of it but nothing works and as the time passes by, it's turning into anxiety and I'm stuck into this state of mind. Can you suggest what can I do to help myself apart from therapy?
Go to adplist and talk to some senior or managerial folks in the industry, maybe take some mock interviews and get your portfolio, resume reviewed from them. It did help me last year when I was stuck.
Okay. Thank you 😊
@DearestEarrings Hey buddy, I think we all can understand the impostor syndrome, we all go through it from time to time. What I will suggest is to take a break, even a day may do wonders. Do something that will take your mind off of everything, go travel, dance, paint, watch a movie/series, read, anything that will help you releive that stress. You can cry too if you are feeling like it, this will help your body to release the suppressed/unwanted emotions.
When your mind has calmed down, assess your skills, give yourself that pep talk that you are going to make it, and your current situation is not the end of your life. The world itself is in chaos right now, and you are not alone feeling this way. Things are only going to get better.
And once all this is done, choose what you want to focus on, make a game plan, it should include whether you want to upskill while taking a break from searching for a job, or just keep on your search, that's your call.
Also make a point to go out daily to a park/garden, being surrounded by nature helps with the anxiety and stress.
All the best!
Okay I will do it. Thanks a lot to you for suggesting :)
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