As I mentioned in an earlier post, I encourage you to try writing as a way to express your feelings and relieve some anxiety. Writing, as a form of stress relief, can serve several purposes or take different forms. You can write in a journal - sort of like your personal log. It can serve as a good release of pent up emotions. It can also help you to keep from sharing inappropriate reactions with family, friends, and coworkers at inappropriate times.
You can also write plans. Short term, medium range, and long-term goals should be written down and should include as much detail as is reasonable. You can write out plans for your working life as well as personal, family, or life plans.
You can also do creative writing. Perhaps you would write short stories, poems, plays, or articles. Depending on a variety of factors, you may write just for your own enjoyment or expression. Or you may decide to submit something you have written to a newspaper, magazine, etc.
Some people choose to do historical writing. They research their family history and write it down. There are websites that will help you do some genealogical work to trace your family history, if you would like. It could be beneficial for you and your family. Adding dimensions to your family's roots can also help to increase your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Some people use their writing time to work on career related planning and papers. If you do not have a historical resume, I encourage you to create one. Your historical resume is strictly for your own purposes. It is typically a chronological resume and includes all positions - paid, unpaid, or volunteer jobs - that you have held. Each job should be described in enough detail to remind you of what you did and pieces you may wish to recycle to use in your next job - whenever that may be coming. Working on a historical resume can also be a boost to your self-confidence and self-esteem as you look at what you have accomplished thus far in life.
Whether you decide to do some writing or find other ways to help you cope with and/or relieve stress, it is important to find healthy outlets for stress you experience.
Mary Ann Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice providing coaching and counseling for life's transitions; including career change or job search, as well as loss of job, retirement planning, coping with an empty nest, and other life planning issues. She is certified as a Master Career Counselor (MCC) by the National Career Development Association; a Life/Work Counselor (L/WC) by the National Employment Counseling Association; and is a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC). Please visit her web site at www.YourCareerPlan.com for more information.
To contact Mary Ann, please call (513) 665-4444 x3 and leave a personal and confidential message or send an email to YourCareerPlan@cinci.rr.com.
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