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Perfectionism Is A Good Thing

By Marianne Cantwell

Do you 'suffer' from perfectionism? Is it stalling you with your career change? In this article Marianne Cantwell shares a healthier definition of perfectionism, and how it can help you move forward. More

Stop trying to 'work out' what to do!

By Sab on 26 August 2011 at 14:36 in Careershifters Blog

Are you constantly taking personality tests to work out what careers would suit you best? Analysing your future career options but not getting anywhere? I have two ideas for how to move forward!

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Career Change: Getting Started When You Just Want To Stop

By Brian Cormack Carr

You've identified a new career you'd like to pursue, and your nerves are kicking in. How do you start your new career journey and take consistent action to move you forward rather than procrastinate or watch TV instead? Brian Cormack Carr shares his tips on how to safely start moving in the right direction. More

Excitement Will Get You Past Procrastination

By Sab on 12 June 2011 at 15:21 in Careershifters Blog

Are you procrastinating with your current career change idea? Rather than fear holding you back, it could be that your idea or goal is not motivating enough for you. Perhaps it's time to super-charge your career goal. If this sounds like you, read on!

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How to Make a Career Change Safely

By Rosie Walford a...

Do you want to change career, but have a mortgage to pay, family to feed and can't risk a huge drop in salary?
Well, there is a way of changing career without taking huge financial risks: Career coach, Rosie Walford, is a huge advocate of staged careershifting and here she explains how it can be done More

Why You Shouldn't Wait for an Epiphany to Make a Career Change

By Sarah Cooper

Don't hold out for the perfect idea or epiphany to arrive. Finding the right career for you can be an incremental process of refinement. Coach Sarah Cooper shares her tips and career change story with you. More

Still stuck in the wrong job because you can't find the time to get into the right one?

By Sonia Lakshman

Sonia Lakshman looks at ways to beat procrastination and how to make time to change your career More

How to Stop Procrastination From Stalling Your Career Change

By Andrea Perry

Most of us are quick to blame 'things' getting in the way of our career change, but usually the reason goes a whole lot deeper. Career coach Andrea Perry takes a look at what is really going on when we find ourselves procrastinating... More

A step backwards?

By M on 14 May 2008 at 16:40 in ShiftLogs

Going back into a job which doesn’t help me find my new career feels like a bit of a failure. However, it is definitely the most practical option – every day I work means one day that I can do unpaid voluntary work or an internship once I’m done. More

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Procrastination and anxiety - have you done it yet?

By Toby Buckle

Do you know you should be doing stuff to find a new career, but just don't seem to be able to get round to doing it? Then you've got a classic case of procrastination - common to any career shifter. Career coach, Toby Buckle, looks at what you can do both practically and in mind-set to get moving again. More

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