Dealing with unemployment can be difficult; knowing that your career and usual work schedule has been abruptly halted can trigger mental health disorders that only someone who values their job would understand.

Rising production costs, low turnover, and some self-imposed decisions may result in a job resignation or even layoff.

While this is a difficult decision on both ends, there are many things you can do while unemployed to help you cope with the impact on your mental health.

Before you update that CV, go job hunting again, or probably resume to the office, here are five things you need to do when you are out of work:

1. Cool Off (Clear your mind)

Unemployment has a detrimental effect on people's mental health. However, all is not lost. Being out of a job sometimes clarifies what you may have missed when working. Take your time to eliminate all negative thoughts, and re-evaluate your achievement, goals, and top priority.

2. Learn A Skill

You may have been fired because your skill set is no longer relevant to the modern trend that your former job required. When considering things to do when unemployed, learning a skill is the panacea for finding another job.

For example, the administrative position an individual once held may now require a piece of SEO knowledge, SaaS, or B2B writing skills. Instead of sticking to the knowledge gained from college, the best thing for the individual to do is to learn a skill that can land a better job.

3. Search For Remote Jobs

The famous saying, every disappointment is a blessing is true. The fact that you are currently unemployed is the first step to finding employment online.

If office bureaucracy and politics don't appeal to you, finding an online job is a fantastic option. You can get around the rising expense of transportation and other issues by working remotely.

A remote job gives you the freedom from the regular 9/5 work hours. Sitting in one's workspace with pyjamas and sipping a cup of coffee as you punch in keys on your laptop can be exciting.

4. Volunteer

It doesn't cost anything to lend a helping hand. Most volunteers retain their job as full-time staff even after the volunteering is over. This is true if the volunteer shows competence and honesty while taking the position.

A volunteer position keeps you busy and can help relieve the mental strain that a job loss can cause. Volunteering can also spark creativity and open the door to a career change.

5. Take care of yourself and your environment.

Fast-paced work environments can be exhausting to the point you ignore other essential activities. As a result, simple tasks like organizing our closets (or our homes, wardrobes, garages, etc.) are frequently postponed in anticipation that they will be completed soon.

Don't wallow in discouragement; quit procrastination and do your house chores. If your wardrobe needs a revamp, your apartment needs a renovation, or your lawn needs some mowing, then take advantage of your free time to put yourself and your things in order.

Conclusion

As a young adult or millennial, the unemployment phase is inevitable. And there are moments it is excruciatingly frustrating and lonely. Regardless, do not fret. If you follow every point detailed in this piece, you will find your career back on track, with a refreshed mental health needed for the exciting journey ahead.