Mid-life Career Change - What’s keeping you stuck?
Is fear holding you back?
Deciding to change something in life can feel scary, sometimes the fear holds us back so much that the change never occurs.
Deciding to leave a career that was familiar and safe was something I was desperate to do, but it took me forever and a day to make the leap.
Was it fear that held me back?
Yes, of course there was fear, but fear has so many elements, and only until I dealt with each and everyone was I able to take the leap.
• Fear of losing financial stability.
• Fear or leaving behind a career I’d built for myself.
• Fear of the unknown; what was I moving towards – I didn’t have complete clarity when I leapt. I took a leap of faith.
• Fear of how I’d manage my responsibilities and my life if I didn’t have a job.
There are sooo many fears, and you may have different fears such as:
• Fear of letting down people or what others might think.
• Fear of losing relationships.
• Fear of failing in your next venture.
• Fear that you aren’t good enough to do or start something new.
Name Your Fears
Once you know what all your fears are, you can start to tackle them.
Plan, pre-empt events, save, seek external support.
Mindset blocks such as “my friends and family will think I’m crazy for giving up such a great job” can be dealt with. When you work with a coach or therapist, they can help you understand your thinking and help you change this.
The great thing about working with me is, as an NLP Practitioner, I have some fantastic tools that can help you tackle your fears FAST. No need to spend months going over the same thing.
Question Your Beliefs
Can you do it on your own? Sure, here’s just one approach. Ask yourself what will happen if they do think I’m crazy? How do I feel about this? Will everyone think this? Who specifically will think this? Why does their opinion matter?
Examine the feelings and thoughts you have about this fear, what does it truly boil down to and is it true?
Where Did That Belief Come From?
When you dig a little deeper, you start to uncover what’s really holding you back. And do you know what the crazy thing is? Most of us don’t even realise that it usually ties back to something from way back when we were kids. It could have been a totally innocent comment someone made, but your subconscious grabbed onto it and held it tight.
For example, maybe someone said, "I’m disappointed you ruined your new shoes." Suddenly, you’ve got this guilt hanging over you for letting them down, and now, as an adult, you’re constantly worried about disappointing people. Sounds ridiculous, right? But that’s just how our brains work sometimes!
The great thing is, once you’re aware of it, you can flip the script and change the story. Then, you get to move forward with a whole new level of confidence.
So what fears are holding you back?
I am Sabrina Qua and I help women who are stuck in their careers gain clarity to take bold steps towards a more fulfilling life. Rediscover Yourself, redefine success & live life on your terms.
Are you ready to take your first bold step toward a more fulfilling life or career?