DON'T BE AFRAID TO START AGAIN…

This week I want to talk to you about why you should not be afraid to start again, no matter how old you are. I know that starting over can often feel daunting, but please trust me, age is just a number.

Sometimes you feel as though you're at the crossroads of life, where everything seems uncertain. But starting again can often be the best decision you ever make, as it's a chance to reinvent and rediscover yourself. Change can be scary, but change can also be thrilling.

You have to remember that your journey is always yours to shape and that there are no time limits attached. Growth often happens outside of your comfort zone. By challenging yourself, you often discover strengths that you never knew you had.

You therefore have to embrace starting afresh. It’s like writing a new chapter in your life's book and when you take a leap like this, as you often find unexpected joys and opportunities and feel like the universe always seems to have your back.

Here are some examples:

- A mature parent of grown-up children, returns to study, proving it's never too late to learn something new, or pursue a degree and follow dreams. - After many years in a very focused business, someone starts a fresh career in something quite different, with renewed energy and purpose. - After retiring after a long career, someone starts painting, writing, learning a new language or musical instrument, or training for their first marathon, inspiring other people along the way.

But while starting again is good, it also comes with challenges, like financial stability, health concerns, or family obligations. Significant life changes need careful consideration. There are also societal expectations for certain milestones by specific ages. Starting over may also overlook the value of sometimes building on existing accomplishments.

So this week, remember that starting again, regardless of age, offers a chance to reinvent and rediscover yourself. Don't be frightened to begin again; you have the courage and capability to succeed. Watch your journey unfold. You're never alone, as you have lots of people cheering you on the way!