Name your fears

Identify your big decision (taking a trip around the world? quitting your job? ending that relationship?) and then define possible worst-case scenarios—what you're afraid could happen if you make the decision to go forward.

What could you do to prevent or decrease the likelihood of your worst-case scenarios happening? Enter your answers in the "Prevent" column.

In the event your worst-case scenarios actually happened, how could you repair the damage? Whom could you ask for help? How could you get back on track if you had to?