20 Affirmations for a New Job

Just kidding. But these affirmations will help you stay positive during your search.

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Does anyone else feel overworked looking for a job? Please say it’s not just me.

This is the longest period I’ve been unemployed since college, and if you’re like me, you are not ok. Well, you probably are ok, but you don’t always feel ok.

It’s a good thing that feelings aren’t facts.

Creating affirmations has forced my attention into a more positive line of thinking. In general, these mini pep talks hype me up enough to do what I didn’t think could be done and to believe better than my brain initially wants. Affirmations aren’t magic spells. I’m simply disciplining my mind to consider other options.

As one of the millions of unemployed hospitality workers, it’s been easy for my thoughts to become bleak. Right now, I’m focused on not talking myself out of applying for jobs because “no one’s really hiring” or “we’re all applying for the same roles”. Neither of those statements are 100% fact regardless of how things seem. And I know the only way to prove this is to get a new job by creating one or applying for many until I find The One.

So, to fix my attitude during this unavoidable job search, I’m going to meditate on the affirmations below. Please feel free to do the same. I wish you the best of luck!

20 Affirmations to Stay Positive During Your Job Search

1. I am intelligent, resourceful, and skilled in my trade.
2. My ideas and experience are valuable.
3. Having a job does not define me.
4. The right career opportunity is available for me.
5. I trust God to sustain me while I’m out of work.
6. I’m thankful for divine direction concerning my career.
7. I believe God will provide a new job for me.
8. I’m energized by the chance to work somewhere new.
9. I believe my next job will be the right fit for me.
10. I’m thankful I won’t have to settle for this new role.
11. I will not accept a job out of fear.
12. I’m thankful for a healthy work environment.
13. I’m grateful the economy doesn’t dictate God’s plan for me.
14. I have value apart from what I do for work.
15. I have wisdom for what’s required in my next role.
16. There’s an opportunity that fits for my life during this season.
17. I am diligent and successful in all that I do.
18. My talent and accomplishments will not go unnoticed.
19. I have the patience and stamina to find the job that’s for me.
20. My full self will be welcome in my next job. I will not have to play small.