Reflection
Begin by treating energy as the primary resource of job hunting. Instead of measuring success by hours logged, notice when you feel focused and when you need a break. This awareness helps you schedule the work you can actually do well.
Design micro-sessions: short research, a targeted application, or a calm follow-up email. Limit networking to a few meaningful touches a week and lean on written outreach where you are most comfortable. Track progress by small wins rather than busywork.
Protect recovery time as firmly as you protect interviews or calls; plan brief rituals that restore calm between tasks. Say no or delay when a request would drain you, and accept that gradual momentum is real progress. Over time a sustainable pace builds steady confidence.