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1. How To Overcome "Uncertainty" and "Unfamiliarity" When Making A Big Life or Business Change

18/7/2016

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Over the last six months I’ve been in super chill mode. I’ve done very little, workwise, because ultimately I just didn’t feel like it.
 
For me, that’s always a sign that something isn’t quite right. I’ve always enjoyed being active.
 
I don’t fail to recognise that most people can’t just do that and still lead the same life; it’s one of the great benefits of running a mostly automated business.
 
Anyhow, during these few months I’ve had the privilege of coaching people that approached me directly. I don’t like to say no to a direct approach.
 
I’ve learnt more about the feelings and emotions that we all go through when we want to take a different path be it starting a business or making a career change.
 
EMOTION 1: UNFAMILIARITY AND UNCERTAINTY
 
What are you doing?
 
Are you crazy?
 
The status quo pays the bills, it keeps everyone at peace, why would you want to change that?
 
Because you don’t feel completely fulfilled.
 
You know you need to be doing something else but you’re not sure what.
 
You have a few ideas of what you think you would enjoy but you’re not sure which one is the best one for you. You’re uncertain.
 
Write a list.
 
Include everything you think you want to do even the crazy stuff.
 
Look at the list.
 
Meditate on the list.
 
Tuck it away. Take a couple of days out.
 
You don’t have to think about the list at all, your subconscious will take care of that.
 
Two days later, pull the list out again.
 
Think through the pros and cons of each prospective path.
 
Remove the ones you think you won’t really enjoy.  
 
Narrow the list down to two things, if that’s possible.
 
Will your partner support your decision?
 
Pass it by them.
 
A good partner will help you list the pros and cons; they won’t discourage you.
 
Toss a coin to help you decide not so that the side the coin lands on will set the decision for you but once that coin is twisting up in the air you’ll know which side you’re hoping for (Rothstein).
 
Will your "new thing" pay the bills?
 
Don’t worry too much about that for now.
 
Why don’t you dabble at it to figure out whether it is indeed the best option for you.
 
Do some research.
 
Talk to people in the know.
 
You may still be uncertain but you’re now more familiar; make a decision – go with your gut.
 
Next you need to figure out How To Combat “Discomfort” and “Pain” After Making A Big Life or Business Change. 

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Tonya
18/7/2016 02:57:35 pm

Hi Heather,

I just want to say that I am astonished at how God works!!!! I was simply checking my emails, as I don't check them often, and this was the first email for today that my eyes landed upon. I know it wasn't a coincidence that I saw this email, because God has everything planned out. I recently resigned from my 25-year career as an educator to pursue something else. I have an idea of my next move, but am not fully sure on how to go about beginning it. All of the street signs shown above describe me at one time or another, on any given day. I just want to say that this email was such encouragement and definitely right on time.

Thanks!

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Heather Katsonga-Woodward
18/7/2016 04:17:31 pm

Oh wow, Tonya! Every time I think what I write doesn't really matter someone special like you comes along and reminds me to keep on writing :)

Good luck on the next move. I'll write a few emails over the next couple of weeks. I hope you find them useful.

H xx

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Clara
18/7/2016 05:41:37 pm

Hi Heather.
I don't know what's happening. I was thinking about your pitch just yesterday, and this morning I was going through my emails and wondered what happened to your updates. I decided to go through the spam not specifically looking for your mail. At the same time I have been contemplating two things, one business related the other not. I'm torn between the two although I won't quit my job because I love my job. I just need to decide on the two extra things I want to do in my life and this post has come at the right to time!

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Heather Katsonga-Woodward
19/7/2016 04:53:26 am

I've been quiet for the last 6 months as I needed a break. This week you might even get tired of me!

H x

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rumbie
18/7/2016 10:43:38 pm

Hi Heather

This is just what i needed. Thanks a lot!! Want to switch careers but not sure what i really want to do and this email could not have come at a better time. I have a few options but not quiet sure which path to pursue. But after this email i sure know what to do. Thanks hun

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Heather Katsonga-Woodward
19/7/2016 04:54:01 am

Go Rumbie!

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Roann
18/7/2016 11:42:24 pm

Hi Heather,
I was in the predicament 6 months ago. I wanted to open a business I got. Deal with everything already in the building but no had doubts and telling myself I can't do it. Thanks so much this post is so encouraging

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Heather Katsonga-Woodward
20/7/2016 05:44:59 am

Good luck Roann, everyone has doubts - email me with questions. See last paragraph in the blog for an email link.

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Erica
19/7/2016 08:14:39 pm

Hi Heather,

Thank you for writing this post. It is definitely timely as I have been struggling with these feelings for the past several months. In June I completed a similar exercise to the one you outlined which helped to clarify that it is time for me to leave my job and I was able to gain more clarity on my purpose.

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Heather Katsonga-Woodward
20/7/2016 05:47:11 am

Did you know Erica is the Latin for Heather?

I'm glad you found clarity...good luck with the change. Contact me if you have questions (see last paragraph of blog for details.)

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