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The Art of Reinventing Yourself
Reinvention for the Win! The Fine Art of Reinventing Yourself
No one ever promised us a rose garden, so we must not be surprised or disappointed when things do not turn out the way we were hoping. Sometimes, life has a way of knocking us down hard. Loss, tragedies, setbacks, and emotional trauma can derail and devastate us. The fine art of reinventing yourself is an important skill to master.
Sometimes, we lack the resilience to pick ourselves up and move on, so we continue struggling within a cycle of aimlessness, confusion, and unhappiness. This may be brought about by sudden changes in our lives, including a new job, moving to a new location, beginning or ending a relationship, death or serious illness of a close friend or family member, or something else altogether.
Reminding yourself that change is normal is an important first step in the art of reinventing yourself, I believe. Although life can derail you, you can’t ever allow it to destroy your hopes and chances for happiness and success. And this can serve as the catalyst in choosing to begin reinventing yourself and starting anew. It’s one of the most powerful — and surprisingly simple — decisions you can make. But the outcome brings a fresh start, a new and vastly improved you, and untapped opportunities for success and greatness.
