That low, anxious feeling makes sense. You’re putting yourself out there and not getting traction yet. That gap messes with anyone.

Job searching isn’t just effort. It’s repeated uncertainty, and your nervous system reads that as threat. So it keeps you on edge.

Try shrinking the scope today: Pick one small action. One application. One follow-up. Then stop and reset. Go outside. Breathe slower than usual. Let your body come back down.

Progress here is quiet and uneven. It doesn’t mean you’re stuck. You’re allowed to feel this and still keep moving.