You know that feeling when your computer is just no working right, and you finally give up and hit the reset button? Yeah. Life has one of those too. And here’s the best part—you can press it anytime you want. Seriously. There’s no rulebook saying it has to be January 1st, the first day of school, or the moment you move into a cute cottage with hardwood floors and “new home smell.”
But let’s talk about those milestone moments for a sec. New jobs, graduations, breakups, cross-country moves—they practically scream “FRESH START!” like a loud pushing motivational speaker. And that’s great! Those big life changes come pre-packaged with their own new energy, like colorful confetti being tossed in your direction.
The trick is you don’t have to wait for those monumental life events to roll around like some sort of opportunity you have been waiting for. You can make the choice to start over anytime—even in the middle of a really weird Tuesday, after an awkward conversation with your neighbor about lawn gnomes.
Why? Because new beginnings aren’t about the calendar. They’re about a mental shift. You can relaunch your life, your mood, your day, or even your vibe in the middle of whatever mess you’re currently in. Your cat knocked over your favorite mug? Start anew. Said something weird on a first date? Had a bad pickleball day – Fresh start. Tripped over your own shoelaces walking into the coffee shop like a baby learning to walk? Reset, Reset, Reset!
Here’s the magic thought for the day: Starting fresh is most powerful when we decide what we’re running toward, not what we’re running from. If we spend all our energy resisting what we don’t like (ugh, that job, that habit, that always-damp corner in the bathroom), we actually feed it.
So instead of hyper-focusing on what’s broken or blah, ask yourself: “What do I want to create?” A new friendship? A calmer daily rhythm? A version of yourself who actually eats better? Put your attention there. Follow those thoughts! Watch them grow—even if at first they only grows one tiny leaf. You can always change the road your on but giving this “reset” thing is key!
And hey, let’s sprinkle in some real talk: Change takes time. Even awesome change. Getting used to new stuff—even the exciting kind—can be a weird adjustment. Like breaking in new shoes or a new paddle or figuring out your new coffee shop’s weird ordering system. (Why do I have to scan a QR code to order a muffin?!) Be patient with yourself. Be kind. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is the glorious, evolving version of you who is becoming more aligned, more grounded, and more you-er than ever before.
What’s super cool is that the energy of starting anew is like a powerful current—it pulls all the helpful stuff right into your lap. Once you take that first step in your fresh direction, things just start happening. It might feel slow at first, like trying to grow an orchard of trees, but then momentum kicks in, and you’re cruising.
The journey won’t be a straight line. Nope. It’ll zig, it’ll zag, and sometimes you’ll wonder if your GPS is drunk. There will be seasons—times of high-vibe growth and creativity, and times where not much seems to be happening. Those quieter stretches? They’re just nature doing her thing. Even wildflowers need to chill underground for a while before they show off.
So, whether you’re launching something brand new or simply rebooting a day that got off to a rocky start, give yourself permission to begin again. Every fresh start is a declaration: I believe in the possibility of something better. (try taking a walk as you reboot in Nature because it is on your side and will help you think better!)
And that, my friend, is a beautiful thing.
Want more feel-good tips for your real-life resets and reinventions? Let’s talk about how you can make your next beginning your best one yet. I’ve got a pocket full of tools (and trail mix) contact me!
Peace, Happiness, Art and NatureHeals
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