Keeping the Faith- Post-Grad Style

So, I'm currently in that rather awful position of being a post-grad, scouring job sites for any gig that is both reputable and will take me, and battling every Suzie, Timmy and Bob for that coveted intern spot.

It's got me wondering, how do you keep yourself confident that things will turn out?

How do you keep the faith?

And no, I'm not talking about that charming romantic comedy with Ben Stiller and Edward Norton. Although, that is quite a treat.

Cards on the table: with a blog titled "Sunshiny Beat" it might be a bit obvious to hear that I am a rather staunch optimist. I tend to favor the "half-full" viewpoint over any other and it can probably get a bit tiring to hear all the time. I, of course, have my doubts though. Afterall, I'm not superhuman(...or am I?)

What I believe is more important than never allowing yourself any doubts though, is how you choose to persevere from those doubts. Somedays I convince myself I will never be hired, thus I'll continue living with my parents, watching Wheel of Fortune in my day robe and slippers, surrounded by my cats.

But, that's just off the top of my head, of course.

Anyway, the point is, even though these fears exist, my rational side tells me that the probability of them happening is very, very slim. Firstly, I would have to develop an affinity for Wheel of Fortune and I, frankly, just don't see that happening. Alex Trebek has already staked his claim here. Also, I just couldn't handle the day robe thing. I never really understood the point of them. 

Anyway, this is all besides the point.

What I am attempting to state is that even though we are all given to fits of irrationality regarding the future, the important thing to remember is they are irrational. You would really have to work extremely hard to make them come true. Not to mention, your loved ones would really have to drop the ball the let anything like them happen.

For example, my friends have already sworn to me that they won't let me become a crazy cat lady, unless it is something that I truly want out of life.

I consider them my last line of defense in the battle of my future and I'm glad to have them on the team.

I have the confidence that even though it is an uphill climb and, yes, I will fail a lot, in the end it will work out. My old boss recently told me that whenever she felt discouraged over a job hunt, her mom would tell her that "it only takes one". You just need one boss to give you a chance.  

Then, things can begin falling in place.

I'm going to remind myself of this when I begin to feel doubt creeping in. 

Also, I'm going to listen to George Michael, cause he knows where it's at.

What do you do, tell yourself to keep your spirits up?

Receive any good advice lately?

Good luck and may the odds be ever in our favor!

xoxoxo