Outgrowing Yourself

What if the version of me that got me here… can’t get me to where I’m going next?

That question hit me like a gut punch this month.

I pulled out an old “Wheel of Life” exercise I did about a year ago, you know, the one where you rate areas like finances, wellness, career, relationships, home, and more. I expected to see growth. But what did I find? A copy-paste of last year. No change.

Not because I didn’t want to change, but because nothing I tried would work.

I kept asking: What am I doing wrong?
But the better question was: What am I still doing that doesn’t belong here anymore?

I realized I wasn’t tired. I was misaligned.

I had adopted a lot of habits and identities that helped me survive in past seasons. The version of me that hustled, held it all together, and did everything fast was the same one quietly keeping me stuck.

So, this week, I’m letting go of the idea that change is bad.

Because my fear wasn’t failure…
It was this: If things change, will I still be needed? Will I even keep up?

But the truth is: if nothing changes, neither will I.

Old me would’ve rushed, cursed, and walked out of the house accessory-less.

This version? She pauses. She breathes. She finishes the look.

Lately, that’s looked like slowing down on purpose.
Breathing before reacting. Driving without the rush. Praying without the panic.

Even with something small, like putting on a bracelet, the old me would get frustrated trying to clip it on.
Now? The Bracelet Buddy helps me take my time and finish strong.

It’s a tiny reminder that I don’t have to do everything fast or alone to be valuable.

This week’s reflection for you:

What realization did you have this week?
What’s one small shift you’re ready to make?

You don’t have to flip your whole life.
But you can pivot on purpose.
You can rewrite the rules, even mid-game.

You can honor the version of you that survived…while stepping into the one who’s finally ready to live.