Yes, Reinvent Yourself—Even (Especially) If You're Scared
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Reader, I tell you this from experience. Reinvention sounds sexy ...until you’re in it. Truth: Change is Messy.My sister trip is winding down here in Texas. I fly back to France on the 29th. The visit has been both wonderful and a tad confusing. Familiarity is a drug. The familiar is comfortable, like a soft blanket... even if the blanket has a few thorns and stickers in it. The discomfort of the known is still hard to let go when the unknown is so ...well, unknown. I'm feeling it now. As romantic and fabulous as it sounds to "live in France", it's not familiar yet. Leaving, as f*cked up as it seems to be here, I'm feeling that nudge - aka: discomfort. But, I KNOW what the fear I'm feeling is. So, I feel the fear and do it anyway. If you’re feeling stuck or questioning yourself in this chapter of life, that discomfort you're feeling might actually be a nudge. Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about stripping away the noise, the expectations, the limiting beliefs from years of following the rules—and finding yourself. What keeps most women stuck?Fear. Fear because that little voice in your head says:
That voice is NOT you. That voice is "them". It's all the old programming. It is not truth And here’s the thing: You don’t need to feel ready to take a step. You just need to take a step; just one step. Begin. Start by:
Because confidence doesn’t come before you reinvent yourself—it shows up because you did. You’re not too old.You’re not behind.You’re not broken.You’re on the edge of something powerful.👉 Read the full article on Substack 💛 Ready to Go Deeper?If you want guidance, structure, and a supportive space to do this work with others, I’d love for you to join the Wayfinder Beta Program. It’s a 6-week experience designed to help you navigate transition with clarity, courage, and community. We start soon—and spots are limited. 👉 Click here to learn more and join us Your cheerleader, Lynnelle PS - I love you all. Thank you for being here. Change is uncertain. There are no guarantees. It’s uncomfortable as hell. Hit reply to this email and tell me your story. |
Hi! I'm Lynnelle!
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