�� Write down your 3 biggest wins from Week 2 Any progress counts. Reconnecting with a former colleague, submitting your first 5-application day, finding a returnship program that fits, or simply showing up every day are all genuine wins.

�� Acknowledge what makes this hard Returning to the workforce after time away requires courage, resilience, and a willingness to put yourself out there in a vulnerable position. That is not easy. Recognizing it matters.

�� Write your Week 3 goal One specific measurable goal. Write it somewhere you will see it every day next week.