Your client is overwhelmed by uncertainty in a new career path. How can you help them navigate the stress?

If you know what you want- start with “why”. If you want to figure out what you want, then start with “I”. Often people have a fear about changing or searching for jobs and often that comes from lack of confidence. “I can’t” If you think you can’t then you won’t. Confidence is something we develop from trying things and being successful. In order to get to confidence you first start with “I can” and just start ….you may fail, that’s ok, try again….with and once you get the hang of it, you grow confidence and then your I will fly! ??

Instead of thinking and worrying about uncertainty, we can always condition our mind to think that - what if this Works, what if it turns out for the better. Changing the uncertainty fear mindset to growth and positive mindset may lead to positive results. This is a lesson learnt

First, explain to them that they are not alone. Social media tends to distort our perceptions of our peers and their achievements. Yes, they are great, but they are often just as great as them. Just need to see that greatness in themselves and tell others about it. In other words, everyone is somehow uncertain of their own paths. Second, after seeing the big picture from a distance, they will realize that they have clear preferences, and it is just a matter of brainstorming some ideas to follow a nice professional track. Thus, overwhelming feelings are based on believing that the path is new to them and perhaps to their fields, but sometimes, undiscovered paths hold the best rewards; it's a matter of moving one step at a time.

Vivemos em um mundo BANI (frágil, ansioso, n?o-linear e incompreensível). Dentro desse panorama de incerteza, o medo é sempre uma vis?o catastrófica e pessimista dos rumos que temos pela frente. Com rela??o à carreira, precisamos na verdade identificar as possibilidades de nos inserirmos nos contextos em que nosso papel profissional seja relevante.

One thing I've found helpful is leveraging on people who share similar professional goals as myself. It has helped me gain more confidence in the things that I set out to do. To anyone starting a new career path, leverage on people for confidence and sustenance

Encourage your client to focus on their strengths, reminding them of their abilities and past successes. Help them set clear, achievable goals to create a sense of direction and progress. Introduce stress management techniques like mindfulness, exercise, and adequate rest. Encourage them to seek support from trusted mentors or peers, and consider breaking down the new career path into manageable steps. Validate their feelings and remind them that uncertainty is a natural part of growth, emphasizing their capacity to adapt and thrive in new environments.