Dear Wonderful Woman,

How are you doing?

I am well.

Today I am thinking about navigating the job market and being an employee in tough economic times and what you can do to be resilient and create opportunities even in tough times.

These are my top 2 Secrets for navigating your career in tough economic times:

1 Believe that you can Handle anything that happens in your career and setbacks do not define you

Tough economic times can test us and make us go into scarcity thinking and believe that there aren't opportunities out there. Adopting the right mindset in terms of accepting yes, market conditions may be tough, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities. This a time to really use your network to seek advice, and referrals and to ask them to keep an eye out and to pass on any opportunities that are relevant to you.

Tip: Adopt a growth mindset, and be proactive in daily positive mindset practices that support you to seek solutions and have gratitude for what you have. 😍🙌🏾💪🏾😍🙌🏾💪🏾😍🙌🏾💪🏾😍🙌🏾💪🏾😍🙌🏾💪🏾

2 Practice Gratitude

Tough economic times can make us feel that there isn't much to be cheery about, and totally feel how you feel, but don't live in a pit of negativity! That doesn't serve you. Give yourself grace and the opportunity to see all the great things that you already have in your life and in your career.

Tip: Write down 3 things your grateful for daily in or journal or a voicenote. Taking the time to pause and recognise what you already have helps you to see the bigger picture and to build your resilience. And remember you're not alone, reach out to a friend, or spouse and let them help you be reminded of all the great things you have despite your current circumstance. ❤️🤗💪🏾❤️🤗💪🏾❤️🤗💪🏾❤️🤗💪🏾❤️🤗

Over on LinkedIn I'm discussing navigating LinkedIn as an employee. I'd love to know your thoughts. You can check out that post: HERE

Hit reply and let me know 1 action you take this week to ask your network help with your career endeavours?

Warm Regards,

Ekua 💛

P.S. You do not want to miss the LinkedIn Workshop on 18th March, 6pm-7:30pm UK time. If you can't make it, book your ticket now and get the live price, the replay will be at a higher price to reward those who attend or step forward to book their seat early! Hit reply with "Share" if you'd like the sharing flyer. Sharing is caring Ladies. Thank you so much! 😍🤩🙌🏾💃🏾

Refer a Lovely Friend: If two of your friends book by Midnight on 6th March, to say Thank You, I'll send you a £20 Amazon or M&S voucher. Recommend a friend to the LinkedIn workshop and get rewarded! 😍😍🎉🎉