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Tag Archives: mindfulness meditation

good habits

Developing good habits can lay the foundation for success

Posted on December 3, 2024October 19, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for a job after release from prison can be stressful, and your everyday struggle to survive may become overwhelming. It is possible, however, to take control of your life. And the best way to do that is to establish […]

How to gain control if you’re feeling overwhelmed

Posted on June 20, 2023June 21, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Do you occasionally or often feel overwhelmed by your job search or by life in general?  Do you find that there aren’t enough hours in the day to handle everything you have to do? Are you inundated with emails and […]

confidence

How to build confidence and improve your job search and your life

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Confidence is a powerful state of mind that can help you succeed in your job search and beyond. True confidence means having enough faith in yourself and being able to accomplish what you set out to do most of the […]

stress

How to handle stress in your job search and your life

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to avoid stress these days. In this constantly changing, do-it-yourself world, there are so many demands on our time. And way too many things to do, especially if you’re looking for a job. As hard […]

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