11 Important Steps to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age

Changing yourself at any age may seem like a big deal but it’s honestly more doable than you might think. Think of it like updating your phone—a tweak here or there and bam, it feels brand new. You are the phone! A refresh is always exciting and we’re going to look at how to do that. Here are eleven important steps to reinvent yourself at any age. 

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Identify Your Core Values

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First up, think about what really gets you fired up. What do you stand for? This doesn’t involve your parents, friends, or society—it’s what makes you, you. Whatever you care about, figuring this out is important because your core values will guide you whenever things get a little confusing. It happens more often than you might think!

Set Clear, Achievable Goals

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Now with your values in hand, it’s time to dream a bit. What do you want to achieve that lines up with these values? This might be running a marathon or maybe even changing careers. The trick is to make these goals clear and something you can actually see yourself achieving because goals that are too big are too difficult to achieve.

Reflect Regularly

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Take a little time to think about how you’re doing because it’s essentially a way of checking in with yourself. You need to make sure you’re moving towards your goals. Think carefully about how the changes you’re making have made you feel. Better yet, you might want to try writing in a journal. It’s a great way to reflect.

Update Your Online Presence

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These days we’re as much online as we are offline so take a look at your social media profiles like LinkedIn. They need to reflect who you are now, rather than being a snapshot of a past you. You should update your online presence to match your current interests & goals. This could help you find new connections—and opportunities. These will help you in your path forward to self-fulfillment.

Find a Hobby That Challenges You

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Starting a new hobby that pushes your limits is quite important. Beyond killing time, it challenges your brain and maybe even your body in ways you haven’t before. It doesn’t matter if it’s rock climbing or coding—do something that makes you think and think hard. Why? Because it’s in those moments of challenge that you’ll grow the most as opposed to the ones that merely make you feel good.

Adjust Your Environment

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Sometimes, a change of scenery is great for your mindset. If you’re able to, give your living or working space a makeover—if not, then try rearranging your furniture to give the place a new vibe. Changing up your environment stimulates your creativity. Better yet, it helps you see things from a new perspective and this could make you feel a lot better about your entire life.

Connect with New People

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Meeting new people helps you discover different ideas and see new perspectives. Try joining clubs or online groups that fit with your interests. When you connect with others who share your passions, you’ll feel more motivated. You might even find some friends who are on similar journeys. And that makes everything a lot easier!

Foster a Growth Mindset

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Adopting a growth mindset is important when you’re reinventing yourself and it involves seeing challenges as opportunities to grow rather than impossible obstacles. Instead of thinking, “I can’t do this,” try thinking, “I can’t do this yet.” With a growth mindset, you’re more likely to work through difficulties. This attitude can make all the difference in helping you to accept challenges, tackle them, then come out on the other side as a much stronger person.

Seek Out Inspiration

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Sometimes the spark you need for change comes from other places. Look for inspiration in books or podcasts—even the stories of people you admire might be enough. Learning about people who have made significant changes in their lives often motivates you to push forward with your own goals. Change is possible. You’re not alone in your quest for self-improvement and you have to remember that when you’re dealing with new things.

Create a Vision Board

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Visualizing your goals makes them feel more attainable and that’s where a vision board comes in handy. Grab some magazines, print out images, or draw—whatever works for you—then create a collage of what you want your future to look like. Physically seeing your goals keeps you focused. What’s more, you’ll stay inspired as you work towards reinventing yourself.

Keep an Open Mind

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Last but definitely not least, keep an open mind throughout this process. You need to be willing to try new things, even if they scare you a bit and to hear feedback from others, even if it’s not what you wanted to hear. Stay open to the wide range of possibilities the world has to offer. This way, you’ll receive opportunities you might never have considered otherwise.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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