Creating Your Encore Career 208: 10 Questions, Worries, and Fears on Making Transitions
Have you ever felt paralyzed at the thought of a career transition? There's a certain fear that clings to us at the prospect of change, a grip that's often hard to break free from. It's understandable. After all, who doesn't fear the unknown, the uncertainty that change brings with it? But here's the thing - change, especially when it comes to careers, doesn't have to be intimidating. Let's walk through this together.
In the first half of our discussion, we'll confront these fears head-on. There's the fear of change, the lingering shadow of past experiences, as well as a certain resistance to new opportunities. These can all pile up into a mountain of overwhelming feelings. But by reflecting, meditating, and coming to terms with these emotions, we can find ourselves stepping over the hurdle rather than being buried under it.
In our second segment, we'll delve into common questions that often plague us during transitions. How do we begin? Who do we reach out to for guidance? As we explore these questions, we'll uncover that a transition can be a rewarding, fulfilling experience - a chance to create value on your own terms.
We'll dive deeper into these concepts:
10 Common Questions about Transitions
- Paralyzed by the fear of change
- Overwhelmed by the uncertainty that transitions bring
- Limited by past experiences and comfort zones
- Dictated by resistance to new opportunities
- Consumed by a sense of loss during transitions
- Strained by unresolved grief
- Deprived of growth because of fear
- Controlled by the inability to let go of the old
- Overshadowed by feelings of loneliness in times of change
- Crippled by an unwillingness to step out of your comfort zone
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