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Discovering Yourself: The Journey to Re-Invention

  • Writer: Carrie Jo
    Carrie Jo
  • Aug 21, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: May 21


Ever catch yourself thinking, “Ugh, I’m just so tired of what I'm doing”?


Not in the dramatic-movie-montage-pack-up-and-move-to-Bali kind of way (although, tempting)…


But in that deep, soul-sigh way.

Like you’re exhausted by your own patterns. Over the mental loops. Frustrated with feeling stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits.


Yeah. That feeling.


The one that shows up when you’re doing all the things like working hard, keeping it together, showing up for everyone else. But inside? You’re quietly wondering, “Is this it?”


I’ve been there too. That weird in-between place where you’re ready for a reinvention but scared to let go of what’s familiar, because as annoying as your old ways are, they’re your ways. And change? Even good change? Can feel like a total identity crisis.


And there’s a way forward that doesn’t require you to burn it all down or become someone completely different.


Because you don’t need a total personality transplant.

You don’t need to burn it all down or become someone completely different.

You just need to access the three states of transformation that actually make change stick. (Spoiler: it’s not hustle, shame, or self-help books collecting dust.)


Let’s break them down.


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With the right mindset and a little bit of self-discovery––and a whole lotta courage––you can embrace the process of reinvention and create a future that you're truly excited about.


Awareness: This isn't working anymore.

This is where it starts. That moment when you realize you’ve outgrown your current habits, mindsets, or identity.


Maybe it sounds like:

  • “Why do I keep repeating this pattern?”

  • “I’m doing everything ‘right,’ but I still feel unfulfilled.”

  • “I just don’t feel like me anymore.”


This is uncomfortable territory—but it’s powerful.

Because awareness is your wake-up call.

It’s the first flicker of change that says, Something has to shift.


Instead of numbing it or pushing it down (hi, over-scheduling and doom scrolling), what if you leaned in and got curious? What if this wasn’t a breakdown… but a breakthrough?

Alignment: Who do you want to be?

Once you’ve acknowledged the inner nudge (or scream), this next step is all about reconnection.


You get to ask:


  • “What actually matters to me now?”

  • “What do I value?”

  • “What kind of woman do I want to become next?”


Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone fake—it’s about remembering who you are underneath the noise, expectations, and burnout.And here’s the beautiful part:

Reinventing yourself can be an exciting, liberating experience. It can open up new opportunities, help you discover qualities within yourself, unlock strengths you forgot you had, and challenge you to think in new and creative ways.

Whether it’s finding a new job, developing a skill set, starting a business, or stumbling into a whole new career you never saw coming—it all starts with identifying what you have to offer, what lights you up, and how it fits into the bigger picture of the life you want.


This is where the fog starts to lift and a new vision starts to take shape.

A version of you who feels confident, clear, and unapologetically aligned with what matters.

Activation: Let's Freaking go!

This is where the rubber meets the road.

It’s not about waiting to feel “ready” (you won’t).

It’s about taking small, intentional steps that move you toward the version of you you actually want to be.


Want to switch careers? Start by updating your resume or having a coffee chat with someone in that space.

Want to build confidence? Start showing up as if you already had it—set boundaries, speak up, take up space.

Want a fresh start? Let go of what’s keeping you small.


You don’t need a 12-point life overhaul. You just need to start.


Because real change isn’t a flip-the-switch moment. It’s a series of tiny, brave choices. And they build momentum over time.


Reinvention doesn’t have to mean tossing your life in the air like confetti


It’s a process of shedding what no longer serves you…

Reclaiming what does

And giving yourself permission to evolve into your next-level self.


That version of you?

She’s already in there.

She just needs a little support, some clarity—and a bold step forward.


🎉 Celebrate your progress—every small win counts.

📣 Surround yourself with people who get it (and get YOU).

💛 And for the love of all things personal growth… have some fun with it.


You’re allowed to change.

You’re allowed to want more.

You’re allowed to become someone who feels more like YOU.


Ready to take that first step?


Book a complimentary "Discovery" session with me and let’s map out what reinvention looks like—for you.


 
 
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