We are all pretty good at playing mind tricks on ourselves aren't we? Many of you have led yourselves to believe that being afraid of changing careers means you shouldn't go ahead and pursue a job change. You probably assumed that if you're that concerned about making a career change happen, that maybe you shouldn't even try and not take any chances.

When did you become so consumed with fear? There are many people that feel that once they chose a career that they are tied to the same company or job field. Many people don't think they have the options or abilities to switch employers and do something different. Many times we sell our abilities short! Without trying to make any changes, the more unhappy and discontent people become with their work. Many times when people consider a different field though, they become overwhelmed with fear and figure they are stuck where they are.

Many people feel that they may not like their new career or are not going to make enough money or just fearful that they will fail. Some of us think that we won't even get that new job, so why bother even try? Perhaps you feel that the new job is beneath you and you feel like you are simply "wasting your degree". Do you recognize any of these fears in you?

One of the ways to move forward and past the career fears is by not waiting for your fear to disappear before changing employment and instead taking action despite being fearful. It's very normal to be afraid when you are making a career change. If you weren't, I'd have to make sure that you are still breathing! You have got to realize that you are not supposed to supresss your fear in order to be able to switch employers.

You must accept your fear as a part of this career changing transition. Once you can do that, let yourself be afraid but still take the necessary steps needed to get that next job. Looking back you will then be able to see that your faer was unfounded and really not a big deal. Take a deep breath and overcome that fear and take the first step. It won't be that bad, I promise!