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Don’t Be Afraid To Start All Over Again

Starting over isn’t a failure

Mia
2 min readDec 16, 2024
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You think, “If I let go, I’ll lose everything I worked for.” But starting over doesn’t erase your progress — it builds on the lessons you’ve already learned. What you’ve done before has prepared you for this moment.

You feel, “I’m too old for a fresh start.” But reinvention has no expiration date. Some of the greatest journeys in life begin when you least expect them, at any age.

You’re afraid, “What if I fail again?” But failure isn’t final — it’s a teacher that equips you with the wisdom you need to succeed. Every misstep is a step closer to where you’re meant to be.

You think, “I don’t have the strength to start over.” But strength isn’t something you need to have before you begin — it’s something you discover along the way.

You feel, “I don’t know who I’ll be if I let go of this life.” But starting fresh doesn’t mean losing yourself. It’s a chance to become a version of you that’s more aligned with your truth.

You’re afraid, “What will people think if I walk away?” But the opinions of others should never hold more weight than your own happiness. People will always have opinions — your peace matters more.

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