Just keep swimming...PH #6

[pearlharbr]

Ok, just had an attitude shift that I hope I can maintain.

I was sitting in the job counselor's office talking about the phone campaign and that more than what you say, it's how you say it. And I was thinking that I've never had a lot of confidence when it comes to interviewing even though I know I'm a good worker and do a damn good job when I have one. [Background: That's the main reason in my procrastination on this job hunt. I HATE the whole interview process, like some people hate the dentist or flying. Shudder.]

Anyway, I started to think that I'm an amateur actor and that what I really need to do is play the part of a good salesperson. "I'm not a confident, self-assured woman but I play one on tv." I can do that. I'm not an amazing actor, but I have had some leads so I'm sure I can pull this off, at least on the phone.

As I was driving home feeling pretty good about myself I realized that it's just "acting as if" in a different area of my life. I will act as if I will get an interview with every person I talk to. Aha moment.

And to top it all off, I stopped at the grocery store to get milk and discovered that Breyer's makes lactose-free vanilla ice cream! Woo hoo!

So now I'm going to sit outside, enjoying the lovely sunny weather while I read for a bit, then head to happy hour with a girlfriend.

All in all, it ended up being a good day!