Hey Everyone,
I had a job interview yesterday and I was very nervous about it. I am on lexapro so it helped me tremendously get through the day. I think my interview went well. I took an accounting test and the recruiter said I did well on it.
I am very anxious today and I can't settle down because I am too excited. I hope this works out since I do not like my job at all. After they had layoffs here a couple months ago, it brought back many memories of me losing my job before. I need a change and a job that will keep me busy.
Please keep your thoughts with me and hope I hear something positive from this. I am trying not to get my hopes up too high just in case I do not get it. Then I will be disappointed so I need to relax and take one moment at a time.
Thanks for listening.
Cathy
Job Interview
Hi Cathy,
You go girl- embrace that excitment! that is what that is- EXCITMENT- its a GOOD feeling!
I attach a post I wrote to someone with career choices also may help:
Hi There,
Before I knew I had a disorder and ocd I endeavoured on an incredible path- I made a decision to go to school.. I went into major debt and I even walked through a very thick anicipatory anxiety wall and got my first job in the profession. My point is I was suffering bad in my head but it all worked out, I can appreciate it as a huge accomplishment.. looking back Im glad i did it..
Jump in sista! have faith in yourself, trust your decisions.. you have the tools- use them, re-start the program! if you can read from Panic to Power- its a great tool all around! and dont forget to positive what ifs- what if I do this and am extremely successful? what if I make the change and meet a great business partner and we become a good team? what if my business takes off? what if I learn a lot?
Make a long list. I also have posted a scripture I received today (I am not religious but enjoy these..)I think it suits you completely!
Today's Scripture
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
As a follower of Christ, you are a new creation! You have a new spirit, a new walk, a new life! Are there “old” things in your life that you are trying to get rid of? Maybe you have old behaviors or addictions that you want to change. Remember, the new has come. It’s a new year and it’s time to be the new you. Let this year be the year you break old habits and addictions. Let this be the year that you move forward into a new life of victory. And your new life includes all the spiritual blessings the Lord has promised in His Word. You have a promise of peace. Health. Protection. Provision. Be encouraged today and know that no matter what is happening in your life right now, you can embrace the new life God has prepared for you. Make the choice today to leave the old behind—leave behind old behavior, old thinking, old words. Embrace the new by faith and you’ll move forward into the life of blessing the Lord has in store for you.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for making me new. Help me to understand Your plan for me so that I can fully embrace Your promises. I choose today to leave behind the old life and ask that You empower me by Your spirit today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
I hope this helps, his website is <A HREF="http://www.joelosteen.com" TARGET=_blank>www.joelosteen.com</A>
good luck and keep in touch!
p.s. I will type a small part of from Panic to Power below that is related to your problem:
page 100: 'FROM PANIC TO POWER'- Lucinda Basset:
"A man named Mark came into group once to talk about a job offer. it was a job he had always wanted, but he was hesistant to accept the offer.
'what are you waiting for' I asked him.
'I want to wait until I feel less anxious' he said.
' But you are not going to feel less anxious until you step through the wall of fear. Why dont you just take the job, let yourself experience all the feelings of anxiety and realize that you can do it anyway? push yourself through the wall and do whatever it is you want to do in spite of the feelings of fear and anxiety. Then you'll relize that you survived and it wasnt as bad as you thought. And you'll have such a feeling of accomplishment!'
Mark did it. He took the job and stepped through his wall of anticipatory anxiety. When he returned group the next week we asked him how it went.
'My first day was a challenge' he said. 'my heart pounded, I broke out in a sweat, I thought for sure I was goinbg to have a heart attack and didnt think I could make it until 5:00 but I did! each day got easier.'
Two months later, Mark had no more anxiety about his job. He was much stronger than before and he felt very proud of himself. He had learned that you cannot put the cart before the horse. You have to take the first step anxiety and all and then allow the fear to dissipate. It doesnt work the other way around."
I think this may help you and dont forget lesson 2- give yourself permission. I KNOW everyone and i mean EVERYONE has these feelings of anxiety, especially during change, IT IS NATURAL!
You go girl- embrace that excitment! that is what that is- EXCITMENT- its a GOOD feeling!
I attach a post I wrote to someone with career choices also may help:
Hi There,
Before I knew I had a disorder and ocd I endeavoured on an incredible path- I made a decision to go to school.. I went into major debt and I even walked through a very thick anicipatory anxiety wall and got my first job in the profession. My point is I was suffering bad in my head but it all worked out, I can appreciate it as a huge accomplishment.. looking back Im glad i did it..
Jump in sista! have faith in yourself, trust your decisions.. you have the tools- use them, re-start the program! if you can read from Panic to Power- its a great tool all around! and dont forget to positive what ifs- what if I do this and am extremely successful? what if I make the change and meet a great business partner and we become a good team? what if my business takes off? what if I learn a lot?
Make a long list. I also have posted a scripture I received today (I am not religious but enjoy these..)I think it suits you completely!
Today's Scripture
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
As a follower of Christ, you are a new creation! You have a new spirit, a new walk, a new life! Are there “old” things in your life that you are trying to get rid of? Maybe you have old behaviors or addictions that you want to change. Remember, the new has come. It’s a new year and it’s time to be the new you. Let this year be the year you break old habits and addictions. Let this be the year that you move forward into a new life of victory. And your new life includes all the spiritual blessings the Lord has promised in His Word. You have a promise of peace. Health. Protection. Provision. Be encouraged today and know that no matter what is happening in your life right now, you can embrace the new life God has prepared for you. Make the choice today to leave the old behind—leave behind old behavior, old thinking, old words. Embrace the new by faith and you’ll move forward into the life of blessing the Lord has in store for you.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for making me new. Help me to understand Your plan for me so that I can fully embrace Your promises. I choose today to leave behind the old life and ask that You empower me by Your spirit today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
I hope this helps, his website is <A HREF="http://www.joelosteen.com" TARGET=_blank>www.joelosteen.com</A>
good luck and keep in touch!
p.s. I will type a small part of from Panic to Power below that is related to your problem:
page 100: 'FROM PANIC TO POWER'- Lucinda Basset:
"A man named Mark came into group once to talk about a job offer. it was a job he had always wanted, but he was hesistant to accept the offer.
'what are you waiting for' I asked him.
'I want to wait until I feel less anxious' he said.
' But you are not going to feel less anxious until you step through the wall of fear. Why dont you just take the job, let yourself experience all the feelings of anxiety and realize that you can do it anyway? push yourself through the wall and do whatever it is you want to do in spite of the feelings of fear and anxiety. Then you'll relize that you survived and it wasnt as bad as you thought. And you'll have such a feeling of accomplishment!'
Mark did it. He took the job and stepped through his wall of anticipatory anxiety. When he returned group the next week we asked him how it went.
'My first day was a challenge' he said. 'my heart pounded, I broke out in a sweat, I thought for sure I was goinbg to have a heart attack and didnt think I could make it until 5:00 but I did! each day got easier.'
Two months later, Mark had no more anxiety about his job. He was much stronger than before and he felt very proud of himself. He had learned that you cannot put the cart before the horse. You have to take the first step anxiety and all and then allow the fear to dissipate. It doesnt work the other way around."
I think this may help you and dont forget lesson 2- give yourself permission. I KNOW everyone and i mean EVERYONE has these feelings of anxiety, especially during change, IT IS NATURAL!
I am really trying to be positive. It doesn't always happen. I do realize that everything happens for a reason but sometimes when you are going through you don't think about it.
If I don't get it I probably will have a moment (I will give myself a couple minutes) and then tell myself to calm down and start over again. Sometimes you need those few moments to let it out.
Thanks for the encouragement. I will let you know what happens.
If I don't get it I probably will have a moment (I will give myself a couple minutes) and then tell myself to calm down and start over again. Sometimes you need those few moments to let it out.
Thanks for the encouragement. I will let you know what happens.
Hi Cathy!
I am going through the interviewing process also and can relate to your fears. Do your best at presenting yourself during the interview and the rest will follow. Sometimes what we think we want is not what God thinks is best for us. If you do not get this job then it is not meant to be. Keep applying for jobs until the right one comes along!
I am going through the interviewing process also and can relate to your fears. Do your best at presenting yourself during the interview and the rest will follow. Sometimes what we think we want is not what God thinks is best for us. If you do not get this job then it is not meant to be. Keep applying for jobs until the right one comes along!
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