When you lose your job, your first urge may be to hide under the covers in bed for a few days. Don’t do it! Instead, visit a health club, advises life coach Brandi Hamrick (BrandiHamrick.com). “Health clubs are filled with all kinds of people, and you just may meet someone who knows of an opening,” she says. “Most successful people know the importance of staying fit and healthy, so no one is likely to wonder why you are out at a gym when you should be looking for a job. On the other hand if you were out at a bar or dropping thousands at Nordstrom it doesn’t exactly give off a good impression (so don’t do that). Experiment with going to the gym at all times of the day. A couple of days, go first thing in the morning. Many people who run their own businesses, or who have spouses who do, have flexible schedules and will be able to work out in the a.m. Next, go at lunch. Many busy people take advantage of their lunch hour to exercise. Finally, going in the evenings around 5-7 when people are getting off work. Strike up a conversation with people around you, and take classes where you will be forced to interact.”
As an added bonus, many health clubs and wellness companies are currently hiring! If you would like to work in a casual, positive, healthy environment, check out the opportunities in sales, service, marketing, management and other fields at ActiveCareers.com.
Get Active! By the Editors. The Active Life. Exercise and Fitness.
Copyright© 2006 - 2009 World Gym International, LLC