Why this practice?
Fear often clouds decision-making—regret clarifies it (Jeff Bezos, 1997).
What is it?
Imagine you're 80: will you regret not doing this career move?
How to use it
Ask: “Will I regret not trying this?”
Let that inform your action.
Closing thought
The best test is the one from the future.
Why this practice?
Imagination unlocks purpose and direction (Possible Selves Theory).
What is it?
A 15-minute session imagining who you could be in 5 years.
How to use it
Ask: “If I didn’t hold back, who would I be at work?”
Sketch 3 versions of you.
Closing thought
Future clarity starts with playful visioning.
Why this practice?
Celebrating small wins builds momentum (Amabile, 2011).
What is it?
A jar where you collect notes about brave moves.
How to use it
Each time you take a risk, write it down.
Review when you feel stuck.
Closing thought
Courage grows when acknowledged.
Why this practice?
Career rhythms mirror nature’s seasons (Petriglieri, 2020).
What is it?
A metaphorical check-in: are you in spring, summer, autumn, or winter?
How to use it
Spring = starting, summer = thriving, autumn = reflecting, winter = pausing.
Use the season to guide your energy.
Closing thought
Work with your season, not against it.
Why this practice?
Rituals help process endings and build clarity (Bridges, 2004).
What is it?
A letter to close a chapter in your work life.
How to use it
Start with: “Dear [role], thank you for…”
End with: “Now I’m ready to…”
Closing thought
Letting go opens space for new growth.
Why this practice?
Acknowledging courage reinforces your risk-taking muscle (Self-Efficacy Theory).
What is it?
A short reflection on a bold move you once made.
How to use it
Write: What was the risk? What did you learn?
Share with someone else.
Closing thought
Looking back helps you leap forward.
Why this practice?
Defining enough brings peace and perspective (Scarcity Mindset Theory).
What is it?
Your version of a fulfilling and sustainable career—without constant striving.
How to use it
Write 3 conditions that would make you feel enough.
Let this guide your choices.
Closing thought
Satisfaction starts with self-defined success.
Why this practice?
Custom recovery tools reduce long-term burnout (APA, 2023).
What is it?
A personalised mix of strategies that help you bounce back.
How to use it
Include 5: mindset, rituals, people, tools, spaces.
Revisit after setbacks.
Closing thought
Resilience is personal and practical.
Why this practice?
Narratives drive motivation and identity (McAdams, 2001).
What is it?
A review of the story you tell yourself about your career.
How to use it
Journal: “My career has always been about…”
Ask: “Is that still true?”
Closing thought
Change the story, shift the path.
Why this practice?
Prototyping lowers the risk of big changes (Design Thinking).
What is it?
A short experiment to test a new role, field or project.
How to use it
Try: volunteering, shadowing, mock projects.
Keep it time-limited.
Closing thought
Test before you leap.
