As a job searcher, whether you're gainfully employed and patiently seeking your next step up or recently separated and actively seeking new opportunities, never forget to appreciate where you are.

Take some time to be in the moment and cultivate gratitude. Recognizing the fascinating and  invigorating place you can call home. The relationships that make your life fulfilling and worthwhile. Amenities that others might wish they had. Natural beauty that surrounds you, etc.

Research shows that maintaining and sustaining gratitude can improve productivity, mental health, relationships, and self-esteem.

As previously mentioned in prior blogs, job searching can become a full-time job.

Don't forget to take breaks and warm-up your gratitude. You never know what it might elevate you to accomplish or where it can take you in your job search.