[Abear]

So, the good news is I started a new job recently after months of searching. The bad news is it's only a (very) short-term contract. I am hoping something else will come up in this place because I actually to like there and would like to stay. I recently learned about a new opening that I applied for, and was actually starting to feel somewhat optimistic about it until today when I found out that another temp. employee, hired at that same time as I was, for the same period also applied.
The problem is that I can't shke the feeling of being sure that she will get it and not me. This may not be entirely rational, but to me it seems to make logical sense and I dont know what to do about all the negative thoughts associated with it .... It was bringing up all these feelings of doubt and feeling like a failure, etc.
Then I realized that I was reacting as if I had already found out that I didn'g get the job, when in reality I still don't know anything yet. I think it is related to old habits/patterns from my past and always feeling as though I'm not equal to other people, or something along those lines.
Anyway, I am wondering if anyone else has a tendency to do this, and if you have any advice about how to stop sinking into negativity once you start feeling discouraged...
Thanks for reading my long, complaining rant.....

[Autumnleaf]

If she gets it then something else is in store for you and it wasn't for you anyways. Just do what you can. Focus on process and not outcome.

[Ken]

Be confident in yourself. Try positive self-talk.