Back to Work

Career break to have children, long term travelling, change of career, redundancy or unemployment.... Going back to work, but feeling nervous about selling yourself? This is a common feeling after a break of the working routine.



Top tips to overcome the anxiety:

1. Make a list of all your achievements, no matter how big or small. Reminding yourself of what you’ve achieved will give you an instant confidence boost and make future challenges seem smaller
2. Stop discounting yourself – ban phrases like ‘Anyone can do what I do….’ They can’t. You are unique.
3. Get around nerve racking situations by preparing for them; mentally rehearse how you’d respond.
4. If you are not clear about what you want to say in a meeting, ask the person if you can get back to them later. Never feel pressured into giving an answer straightaway.
5. When dealing with difficult people, try to make the situation “win win” so both of you get what you need.
6. Find someone whose confidence you admire and analyse their qualities. Are there tips you can take from them?
7. Choose your language carefully. Say “I feel….” Rather than “You always…..” when dealing with confrontation. Confident people take responsibility, not blame.


With these practical tools you will be prepared the meet your new challenges. Be confident to pursues your future and believe in yourself.