We need to find a way to stay upbeat and fired up about job hunting. That may seem like an impossibility – so try these ways to stay upbeat:

1. Picture yourself in your new job – loving what you do and earning again. Stay focused on success instead of failure.
2. Build a network of friends and support to help you stay upbeat by sending you power quotes, comics and encouraging words. Use the phone, text, tweets, e-mails or facebook. Be the same for someone else who needs to stay focused on being optimistic.
3. Whatever comes your way, say “how can I use this to help me find a job?” Get good at turning things in your life into the clues on your hunt for the perfect job. Think of the process as a treasure hunt – with a great job as the prize.
4. Reward yourself for progress. Allow yourself a coffee, snack or other meaningful “prize” only after you get your calls made, networking done or resumes sent out.
5. Brainstorm with your friends and family on ways to stay positive – and then carry your better attitude into the rest of life.
6. Buy the book “First 30 Days” by Ariane De Bonvoisin. Read chapter 1 “Change Your View of Change.” This is one of the best books you’ll read to equip you with the right tools and attitude to stay upbeat and positive in periods of consistency or change.
7. Buy the book “Radical Edge” by Steve Farber. The entire book is exceptional about amping your life and changing the world. The focus is upbeat and empowering.
8. Read the book “The People Code” by Dr. Taylor Hartman. It presents the communication styles and personalities so you can better understand yourself, and how you can find ways to bring yourself to a better inner space.

Send in your ways to stay upbeat and I’ll add them to our list. Next week – how to play to your strengths.