INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One thing you can do to let go of the man you love is to try a completely new hobby. This can be anything you had thought of trying before but never had the courage, time, or self-discipline to really do. It can be learning to bake pies, singing, taking yoga classes, or even taking a crack at that novel you’ve been meaning to write for the past five years. It doesn’t matter what you do—the important thing is that you throw yourself into becoming better at it.  It takes discipline to work on a hobby, and you should set a schedule that you can stick to so you’re always moving forward. This will help your drive and will keep your mind off of your ex. You can also try picking up an old hobby from your childhood or something you haven’t done in years, such as sketching or playing tennis. There may be some activities that you always wanted to do with your ex, but he either never wanted to do it or you two just couldn’t get your act together. Well, there’s no time like the present to do those things and to move on without him. If you’ve always wanted to go hiking, ask a friend to go with you. If you always wanted to travel to a town in the next state, plan a road trip with your girls, or even go by yourself.  Doing something that doesn’t remind you of your ex can make you feel more independent and more like you’re really growing as an individual. If there was something your ex hated, like going to the movies or eating sushi, enjoy doing that, now that there’s no one holding you back. If you want to let go of the man you love, then you have to spend more time with the ones nearest and dearest to you. Opening up to your friends and family members about your pain can help you feel more loved and less alone. They may offer advice, or they can just give you a shoulder to cry on, and you’ll feel comforted by their love and warmth.  Don’t think that you’re too much of a drag to hang out with people right now. It’s important that you get the love you need and deserve instead of isolating yourself. Though you don’t need to completely fill up your social calendar and it’s important to leave time for yourself, you should make sure to hang out with a friend or family member at least once or twice a week so you don’t feel too lonely. This doesn’t mean you should start a dating profile or immediately get the digits of the cute guy you noticed from across the gym. It does mean, however, that you should make an effort to enjoy more friendships and to be a more social person. Ask an acquaintance out for coffee and see if you can turn it into a friendship. Hang out with the cool girl in your yoga class after your latest vinyasa session. Be more open to new social opportunities and you’ll be on your way to letting go of your man. You can also draw on old friends, too. If you’ve lost touch with an old friend, call her up and see how she’s doing. If a childhood friend moved to your neighborhood, ask her to grab lunch. Another way to spend more time on yourself is to write in a journal. This can help you get some alone time and to be at one with your thoughts and feelings. Spending just 15 minutes a day writing down your thoughts or narrating what happened to you that day can make you feel more in control of your life and mind and less rushed. You can even read over what you wrote every Sunday to get a better sense of the ideas you’ve been having throughout the week. You can also open up about your feelings about the man you lost, and feel comforted to express your feelings in a place of non-judgment. This can help you get over your feelings faster, and will make you more in touch with yourself. While you don’t need to book your social calendar for the next 365 days in order to let go of the man you love, you should make an effort to fill as much of your time with the things you love as you can. Make time to do yoga, to see your friends, to read your favorite book, and even to start a home-improvement project, while making time for your work or studies. Leave some time to decompress but make sure you always have something to look forward to so you don’t resort to moping.  Staying busy will help take your mind off of your pain and will also make it so you direct your focus elsewhere. That said, distraction can’t be your only method of letting go of the man you love.  If you really need some time to yourself, don’t feel compelled to be social. It’s important to know your limits. Getting some exercise will help you feel happier and healthier. You don’t want to spend all of your time in your room feeling sorry for yourself and eating ice cream—though ice cream can work wonders for a broken heart now and again! You need to make sure you get around 30 minutes of exercise each day and that you keep your body active and your limbs moving.  If you do something you love, such as yoga or running, then you’ll feel even better about exercise time; it shouldn’t have to feel like a chore. Exercising outdoors can also help you feel less isolated because you’ll be surrounded by people and sunshine. If you want to let go of the man you love, then you have to focus more on yourself than ever. Give yourself the freedom and the license to spend more time doing the things that matter the most to you. Maybe you stopped reading as much because you spent all of your time with your man; what better time than now to start a book club? Maybe your favorite thing is to be out in nature; what’s stopping you from going on a week-long camping trip with your girlfriends? The most important thing is that you remember to take care of yourself and to make yourself happy. If you focus on that, then the rest will follow. If you’re busy with your friends and family and spend time doing what you love, then you’ll be able to let go of the man you love before you know it.

SUMMARY: Pursue a new hobby. Do something you never did with your ex. Spend more time with friends and family. Meet new people. Write in a journal. Stay busy. Get some exercise. Spend more time doing what you love.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After you have your degrees, skills, and experience, you can start looking for a job. Start by looking at the UN website, but make sure to try other international aid job sites too . Thousands of positions are posted online, so that is a great place to start. You can look for all international jobs, or target a specific place to see what is available.  Look for positions marked FS-1, which require the least amount of experience. Start with sites like ReliefWeb, Trust.org, and DevNet. These sites will provide UN positions, along with other opportunities from other organizations to help give you experience. Finding aid work is slightly different than other jobs. You must make sure you have all the qualifications when you apply for an aid job. In your cover letter, emphasize your professional experience, and honestly describe your skills and experience in your CV.  For example, if a posting says you have to be fluent in Spanish, don’t apply if you can’t hold a conversation, complete the interview, or work in Spanish. A high school Spanish class isn’t enough. If it says you need experience setting up nutritional programs with youth, that means working with kids at a summer camp isn’t enough. Your CV should reflect how your experience aligns with the qualifications. Like any career, becoming a professional international aid worker takes time. You have to spend years getting education and experience. You won’t be able to graduate from undergrad and go straight into an overseas job. Often, it takes 10 to 15 years to finally land a job. Nothing you do is a waste. Every volunteer opportunity, every job at a domestic aid agency, and every community program you work with can help build your CV and help get you towards your goal.

SUMMARY:
Search for job openings online. Apply for a job for which you are qualified. Be patient.