 Unemployment is a serious problem worldwide. It can hurt both the person and their family. How can you protect your mental health when you're unemployed? Here are 5 ways to do it. 1. Get your mind and body moving. Work on your physical routine and train your mind to develop structure. 2. Eat well and get enough sleep. Eat healthy foods and stick to a strict sleep schedule. 3. Connect. Talk to people and cultivate social connections. 4. Don't be too hard on yourself. Never think you're not good enough. Unemployment is a sad fact of life but you always have the freedom and power to change it. Finally, find your purpose. Ask why do you need to find a job and what difference you want to make. Your mind will be your greatest ally. So train it, protect it, and be powerful.