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Before You Make a Major Life or Career Change…
Take a moment to pause, reflect, and hear your own voice clearly.
Thinking about changing careers? Moving somewhere new? Leaving something behind? Starting something you’ve always wanted to do?
Big decisions can bring a lot of noise, fear, expectations, practical concerns, and other people’s opinions.
But what do YOU actually want?
If you’re questioning your career, considering a major life change, or simply feeling like something no longer fits, this worksheet gives you a space to work through what’s really going on before you make a decision.
Download the free worksheet
This Worksheet Is For You If...
You’re thinking about changing careers.
You’re questioning whether your current career still fits the person you’ve become.
You’re standing at a major life crossroads.
You’re considering a change but don’t want to make a rushed decision.
You’re feeling stuck.
You keep thinking about doing something different, but you aren’t sure what that should look like.
You’re wondering if you’ve outgrown your current situation.
Something doesn’t feel right anymore but you’re not sure whether the answer is change, rest, or something else.
You want to understand what you actually want, separate from what others think you should do.
10 Questions to Help You Look at Your Decision From a Different Angle
Inside the worksheet, you’ll explore:
01 — Separate Fear From Genuine Desire
Explore whether you’re moving away from something because you’re afraid or moving toward something because you genuinely want it.
02 — Explore What You’d Choose Without Fear of Failure
Take failure out of the equation for a moment and see what your honest answer reveals about what you value.
03 — Identify What You’re Ready to Release
Look at what you’re willing to let go of and what you need to protect as you consider what’s next.
04 — Separate Your Voice From Everyone Else’s
Explore the expectations, opinions, and outside voices that may be influencing your decision.
05 — Redefine What Success Means to You Now
Consider whether the definition of success you’ve been following still reflects the person you are today.
06 — Ask: Have I Outgrown This, or Am I Just Tired?
Before making a major change, give yourself space to consider whether you need a new direction or simply rest.
07 — Consider the Cost of Staying Where You Are
Change has a cost, but staying exactly where you are can have one too. This question helps you consider both.
08 — Recognize the Strengths You Already Carry
A new chapter doesn’t mean starting from zero. Identify the strengths, skills, and values you can take with you.
09 — Think About Who Your Next Chapter Requires You to Become
Explore the qualities you may need to develop as you move toward the life you’re considering.
10 — Identify One Small Next Step
Instead of trying to figure out your entire future, identify one realistic action you can take this week.