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Halloween is creeping closer, and now is the season to face your fears — and we don’t mean goblins or ghouls. It’s time to tackle your professional fears and take control of your career. If you’ve always wanted to be a small-business owner but have been too afraid to make the leap solo, consider investing in a franchise. Don’t let fear hold you back from accomplishing your goals.


Recognize Your Fears

While many things in your life could serve as a roadblock to a new, independent career path, fear should not be one of them. If you have a driven personality, a stable financial background and a desire to revamp your career, fear shouldn’t stand a chance. The first step in achieving your dreams is recognizing what’s holding you back.

According to Psychology Today, fear often tells you to avoid anything new or unknown, and can even keep you from making any decision altogether. You may also only see the downside of any situation. If any of those scenarios seem familiar, it may mean that fear is what has been keeping you chained to your desk all this time.


Overcome Your Fear

Once you have recognized that fear is stopping you from achieving your full potential, the next step is to overcome it. Consider taking steps to put your life and your career in perspective. When working to overcome fear, Forbes recommends you educate yourself, have a positive attitude, think long-term, visualize success and get help from friends, family or even a professional counselor. You may also want to make a pro-con list; sometimes writing down your fears and priorities can help you gain some much-needed perspective. Psychology Today recommends you wait to make your final decision once you’ve worked through your emotions and are feeling strong, capable and level-headed.


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