Name it plainly. Then write what would actually happen, and what you would do.
This is to make a dread thinkable, not to make a real risk acceptable. If writing it makes it worse, stop.
!The outcome I dread: Failing the professional exam in November and having to tell my manager and the whole team I need another year to pass
How heavy does it feel right now? (circle 0–10)
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If it happened, concretely
What I would do, and who would help
How heavy does it feel now? (circle 0–10)
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