Taking action is the one surefire antidote to combat career anxiety, doubt and fear. Here’s how to get—and keep—moving: Turn those “What if?” questions from negative to positive. When we focus on the negative what-ifs—“What if I fail?” and “What if I embarrass myself?”—we remain in a vicious cycle of inertia and perceived inadequacy. But when we shift our mindset and turn those what-ifs into positive questions—“What if I succeed?” and “What if I inspire someone?”—we envision the possibilities and more easily welcome new outcomes. To grow, you need courage; courage requires taking action. Sad but true: There is no growth in the status quo. If you'd like to progress in your career, sooner or later you need to break out of your comfort zone. Challenging yourself to leave your cocoon helps you stretch your wings and gain new skills, experience, and confidence. Action begets more action—and success. When you use awareness to make action an intentional habit, you train yourself to continue to take action. Over time, those small changes in behavior creatively shake things up and breathe new life into old methods and routines. And combined with focused action, that newfound clarity will bring you something even better: success. #leadership #career #action #positivity #fear …see more