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.

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?

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