Vague Fear is Paralyzing
"I'm afraid to change careers." That's too big. That's the kind of fear that keeps people stuck because there's no way to address it. The fear is everywhere at once.
Specific fear is actionable. "I'm afraid I'll make less money and won't be able to cover my expenses." Now you have something to work with.
The Naming Exercise
Write down what you're actually afraid of. Finish these: "I'm afraid that if I change careers, then I won't be able to…" or "I'm afraid people will think I'm…" or "I'm afraid I don't have the…"
The real fear, the specific one, is usually one of: money, identity, competence, or what people think.
Once You've Named It
You can make a plan. If it's money: how much do you actually need? Can you test the change part-time first? Can you save? If it's identity: why does it matter what others think? If it's competence: what do you need to learn?
Every specific fear has a path. Every vague one just keeps you paralyzed.
The people who change careers aren't braver. They're just clearer about what they're actually afraid of.