Career And Mental Health: How To Make A Career Change Without Losing Your Mind
Arvind Gupta
Digital Marketing Strategist | Performance Marketing Expert | Growth Hacker | Career Mentor | Driving Results & Innovation
You’ve been thinking about making a career change for years. But what if I told you there was a way to do it without losing your mind?
Career changes can be stressful, especially when you're trying to juggle family responsibilities while working on a new job. But there are things you can do to keep yourself mentally healthy during this transition.
Start by asking yourself why you want to make this change.
If you’re looking to make a career change because you feel stuck in your current position, ask yourself why you haven’t made any progress toward getting out of it yet. Is it because you lack confidence in your skills? Do you need more training? Are you afraid of failure?
Then ask yourself how you will feel when you have made the change.
It’s easy to think that you won’t be able to handle the stress of a new job. After all, you’ve spent so much time focusing on your career, you might not even realize how stressed you are until you start a new one. But the truth is, you can learn to manage the stress of a new career.
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Finally, think about how you will spend your time once you have made the change – and whether or not you will enjoy it.
If you’re considering a career change, you should first consider how you will spend your free time after you make the switch. Will you be happier with your new work than your old one? Do you feel more fulfilled at your current job? Are you ready to take on a new challenge? These questions will help you determine whether or not you’ll be happy with your decision.
Once you have answered these questions, you will know whether or not you should make the change.
There are several ways to make a career change without losing your mind. One option is to start looking into different jobs while still employed by your current employer. Another option is to find a new job before you leave your current position. Yet another option is to transition gradually, starting out as an independent contractor and then transitioning to full-time employment once you’ve proven yourself.
Start with a Plan.
If you’re considering a career change, it’s helpful to think about how you might go about doing so. This will help you avoid some common pitfalls that people face when trying to make a career change.