Have you just been laid off? Are you "between successes"? Job transitions can be stressful-whether they're due to layoff, a new job or working extra hours because other workers were laid off. If you're facing one of these scenarios consider the following:

1. Take an honest look at yourself. What are your strengths, weaknesses, skills? What is your brand? How are these influencing your transition - positively or negatively?

2. Step up your self-care. Major changes are physically and emotionally taxing. You need self-care now more than ever. Do things that will bring joy into your life and lower the stress.

3. Engage your curiosity. What am I doing well? What do I need to be doing differently? What could I be doing better in my job search?

4. Find support. Since your transition affects your family as well, it may be best to seek the outside support of friends or professionals.

5. Focus on what you want, and less on what you don't want. Keep your eye on the prize. Define and express your vision.

6. Find time to play. Turn "recreation" into "re-creation". Gather some friends to play board games or soccer. Find activities that create laughter, which benefits emotional and physical health.

7. Let go of how things were "supposed to be" and accept "how things are." Find appreciation for what is.

8. Keep things in perspective or try on a new perspective. Don't get stuck. Remember, the only constant is change.

No matter what phase of job transition you're in, know that you must implement these stress busters in a way that best fits your daily life plan; there is no cookie-cutter approach. Job transition, particularly job loss is often described as feelings of loss, grief, and other traumatic emotions. Be sure to take the time to recognize how utterly beautiful you truly are and use that energy to help you funnel your next steps while easing back into a system. You have control over your destiny. Cheers to your success!