Today, we're diving into a topic that many of us can relate to at various points in our lives—reinvention. Last week, we pondered whether we were on track for our desired destinations. Today, we explore what happens when our goals and aspirations change, or the path we’re on no longer resonates with our current desires.
The messy middle of life isn’t the most inspiring place to be, and we often want to avoid talking about it. We feel stagnant, unsure of where to go next and a little lost. However, change is inevitable, and it’s during times of uncertainty and challenges that we grow the most. So if this stage of life sounds familiar to you, remember that you’re not alone.
In this episode, I share with you my own journey to finding my purpose and the right path for my career. I talk about achieving a life that looked great on paper some years ago, but left me feeling hollow and disconnected from my success. Accepting this reality and opening myself to new possibilities was challenging. The process of deep self-reflection and soul-searching wasn’t comfortable, but led me to the wonderful and fulfilling journey I’m on now.
So, when is it time for reinvention? If you feel like you’re standing still, stuck in Groundhog Day, or unsure about your next steps, these are signs to consider a new direction. Changes in industry, technology, or personal circumstances can also trigger self-reflection. Sometimes, it's your natural growth and evolving interests that push you toward change. I encourage you to push aside fear and explore reinvention, driven by your desires and not others' expectations.
Reinvention doesn't mean burning bridges; it's about evolving into the next version of yourself. Be open to your own development, recognising that we’re in our careers for 40 or 50 years now. You’re not the person who started your career in your early 20s, and you certainly won’t be the same person in your 30s or 40s. Change is natural, and embracing it will only help propel you forward as you navigate your life and career.
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Previous episode mentioned: Are you on track?
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