When it comes to career change, we often picture a dramatic leap, handing in notice, moving interstate, stepping into a brand new field.
But the truth is, most meaningful shifts don’t begin with a leap.
They begin with a step. And often, a small one.
Something like:
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Signing up for a short course
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Reaching out to someone who inspires you
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Asking your team leader about secondment opportunities
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Shadowing a colleague in a different role
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Finally journaling about what you actually want next
These are what we call micro-moves.
They’re low-pressure, low-risk, but high in potential. And for paramedics, especially those coming off the road, on leave, or questioning their next chapter, they can be the difference between feeling stuck and starting to move forward again.
Because momentum isn’t about speed or scale.
It’s about direction.
And when the direction is yours, aligned with your values, goals, or current season of life, small steps become powerful. They build confidence. They open conversations. And they give you a sense of progress without the pressure to “have it all figured out.”
💬 This Week’s Nudge: What’s One Small Action You Can Take This Week That Moves You Closer to What You Want?
It doesn’t need to be polished, public, or permanent. It just needs to be yours. Something you’ve been thinking about that’s waiting to be tested.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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Bookmark a role or course you’ve been curious about
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Reach out to someone who’s made a move you admire
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Start a “career curiosity” list in your notes app
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Schedule 15 minutes to reflect on your current motivators
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Offer to mentor or debrief a new paramedic
💡 If it creates insight, connection, or clarity ... it counts.
🧠 Habit Hack: Start a Micro-Move Tracker
Every week, jot down:
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📌 The Action You Took (big or small)
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🧠 What It Taught You (insight, reaction, idea)
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🔁 What It Led to Next (follow-up step, new idea, new question)
Over time, this creates a visible pattern of progress. It shows you that even during “quiet” seasons, you’ve been moving. And it becomes a confidence file, a reminder that you’re not stuck, you’re evolving.
Use a notebook, the notes app on your phone, or a simple calendar entry. Keep it light. Keep it yours.
✅ Final Thought
Your next move doesn’t have to be big. It doesn’t have to impress anyone.
It just has to reflect who you are and where you want to head next.
So don’t wait for the perfect moment.
Take a step. Track it. Let it teach you something.
That’s career growth ... and you’re already doing it.
