It’s quite easy to lose yourself in life’s hard knocks; especially when you experience a big change like changing career, business loss, loose a loved one or fall ill, you get frustrated, become hopeless. While it might be very easy and tempting to stay on the floor and give up, you simply CANNOT AFFORD THAT! The ability to rise up after life has dealt you blows is what actually determines true strength and success.
However, no amount of transformation can occur if you are not committed to change. So be honest and ask yourself, ‘how badly do you want change?’
Here are 6 strategies that will help you reinvent and transform yourself into a better version of yourself.
- Self-assessment
Assess your weaknesses and strengths without judgment. You can ask your friends and family to help you with this task too. Ascertain what is working and what is not, then lay down strategies to work on the things that do not tick your box and would need improvement. - Plan
Create a road map for your new self. Write down what you want to accomplish in both long and short term, set your S.M.A.R.T goals and get to work. Also, don’t forget to celebrate your milestones, big or small. - Learn through listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos and reading every day.
Set a reading goal of at least an hour daily on areas you would like to improve. This enhancement of knowledge will help you achieve your goals and also boost your confidence. You can also take up an online course. - Get a mentor and support system
Look out for a mentor that embodies who you want to become and learn from them. Also, surround yourself with a network of friends and family that genuinely care about your growth and will hold you accountable on your reinvention progress. - Self-care
It is quite easy to question your self-worth during trying times. However, to get back on your groove, cultivate self-care habits that will leave you happy and contented with yourself. Exercise, eat healthy, spend time with your loved ones and engage in activities you enjoy. - Be the new you for a day
Dedicate a day in the week to being the person you want to be, in every sense. Imagine the habits and hobbies they would practice, how they would act, spend their time, dress, eat, etc and be them.
