Just because it takes longer than you want, it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Trust the process, you know, and at some point in your life, you might have heard someone say, it’s too late to start over. This is how my life is going to be now. Now. And sometimes we feel so stuck that we start to believe there’s no way forward. Well, throw these negative thoughts out to the wind because it’s never too late to start over. The fact that it’s taking too long or feels like you’re stuck doesn’t mean it’s game over. This article is about to show you 15 ways you can start over and give yourself a fresh start.

Start Over

1. Accept the Past:

Unless you have the power to control time, which I’m guessing you do not, there is really nothing you can do to change the past. So fixating and thinking about it all the time would do nothing but fill you with regret. And this regret will in turn make it difficult for you to face the present. So rather than sit down and wallow in the events of your past, remember there’s nothing you can do to change it. You just have to learn from it and let it go.

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The past is the past and what matters now is the present and the future. Therefore, focus on the things you can change and accept the reality of your history. Forgive yourself. Come on. Everyone makes mistakes, big and small. But you’ve got to stop beating yourself up over it. You’ve got to learn and move on.

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2. Reflecting on What Went Wrong in The Past:

Now, this is the only positive side of your past experiences. It usually comes with a lesson, a new experience, and an opportunity to make yourself a better person. It’s important to sit back, take a look at everything that happened in the past, and assess the situations to discover what went wrong.

Then when you do, make a conscious effort to make sure that it doesn’t happen ever again. Your past experiences also offer an opportunity to see things from an outside perspective. You can see clearly how you should have approached a certain task or a goal and then make sure you do it the right way next time.

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3. Identify Your Goals:

One of the most effective ways to start over is to properly identify your goals. We sometimes tend to not properly define our goals, which in turn could affect how quickly we achieve them. Remember, specificity is one of the main qualities of an achievable goal, which means your goals have to be clearly defined. Identifying your goals will also help you to see the changes that you have to make in order to improve your life.

So to get started, you can write down your goals in a journal and then separate them into long-term and short-term cases. Next, then you create a clear-cut set of tasks that will result in success for each goal. This way, you haven’t only defined your goals, but you’ve also created a series of defined tasks, which, when completed, will lead to inevitable success.

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Pro Tip – Always remind yourself of these goals every morning, and you’ll see how motivated this will make you feel.

4. Find Out What’s Working and What’s Not:

One of the reasons we feel the need to start over is the fact that certain things aren’t working. But most times, we don’t even know exactly what. Well, here’s where it gets tricky. How do you fix a problem when you have no idea what’s causing it? Well, fortunately, the human mind is so brilliant, that all it needs to fix this problem is a few minutes of reflection every day.

To understand what could be going wrong, take some time every day to reflect on every single activity that led you up to that point and see which of these activities needs improvement or adjustment. In fact, you can adopt an entirely new routine, especially if you discover that your entire routine needs a revamp, and most importantly if this doesn’t work out, don’t feel down on yourself. Missteps are a necessary part of growth. Instead, see them as a vital learning opportunity. Because just like you guessed it, you won’t make the same mistake again.

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5. Leave Your Comfort Zone:

Here’s one that requires a Start Over with a little bit of discomfort. Leaving your comfort zone is perhaps one of the most important ways to start over. Try something new. Do something that you normally wouldn’t do, and try out some new experiences. Because outside of your comfort zone is where the growth happens.

Did you even know that trying new things is a sure way to stimulate brain activity? Interestingly enough, this leads to improved creativity and motivation. But you know what’s even better? New experiences fill you with a renewed sense of purpose. And you never know, this new path might just be the right one.

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6. Give Yourself A Pat on the Back:

When you try out new things, it’s natural that you’d struggle with them. And this struggle could make it seem like you’re not improving in the slightest sense. But that’s a lie you shouldn’t believe. Your progress might be slow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

Give yourself some credit for how far you’ve come. You’ve been doing an awfully great job, and you deserve a pat on the back for that. Encouraging yourself will help you to build self-esteem, and it’ll push you to want to become better. Remember to keep track of your progress and acknowledge how far you’ve come every time you feel the urge to give up.

7. Take A Break:

If you’re a robot who doesn’t need to rest and recharge, then this doesn’t apply to you. But you’re not a robot. You’re a human being with feelings and emotions, and taking a break should definitely be a part of your starting over the process. Taking a break isn’t giving up. No, not even close. Taking a break actually helps you to disconnect for a while and keep going. It helps you to see how far you’ve come, how far you’ve got to go. And importantly, a break fills you with a sense of peace and quiet. And this is important for self-evaluation and assessment. Breaks are essential for us as humans to rest and recharge. That’s the mantra.

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8. Expect Setbacks:

Is there a human being somewhere in the world who can boast of never experiencing a setback, no matter how little? We don’t think so. Setbacks are a necessary part of life, and they happen to everyone, including individuals who are looking to start over.

Perhaps starting over for you means getting a new job or moving to a new country. Whatever it is, you have to understand that it’s totally normal to feel anxious or scared about this move or worried that you would experience setbacks. However, the one thing you should remember is this does not allow these factors to hold you back. The second thing to remember doesn’t allow these factors to drive you. You should be driven by your goals and nothing else. Not mistakes, not setbacks or fear, but your goals.

9. Gain a Fresh Perspective:

If you want to break free from your current situation, you’ve got to change your perspective on how you see things. Have you ever stopped to wonder why you keep failing at something? Could it be because you think of your limitations in a certain way? Or because you approach tasks from the same perspective? Gaining a fresh perspective allows you to explore from an entirely new point of view. And who knows? You might just discover something that will change the tide of your life.

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10. Recognize the Challenges:

Challenges can be daunting and extremely difficult to tackle. But let’s look at it like this will challenges be this difficult if you learn beforehand that you would be facing them? Definitely not. Take, for instance, you and your friends are camping in a forest known for its population of snakes. Now, these snakes are bound to be a challenge to you and your friends, but knowing about them beforehand means you can prepare yourself against attacks. Simply put, this is how life works.

If you identify the challenges you faced last time, you’re more equipped to face them the second time. You try and to keep a better track of these challenges, write them down and come up with three to four possible solutions. This way, you have a strong understanding of the problem and exactly how you can fix it.

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11. Remember Your Values:

We’ve established in previous videos that your values define you as a person. But does this mean that your values cannot change? Definitely not. When you make the decision to start over, it’s equally as important that you identify your values and see if you might need to make some changes. And as you identify your values, also use this opportunity to check in with your priorities. Have they changed over the years, or are they still pretty much the same? Have they changed over the years? Or are they still pretty much the same? Do they matter as much as they did before? The answers to these questions will help you define your priorities.

12. Make the Decision:

At this point, you’ve identified what went wrong, the challenges you faced, your values, priorities, and what you need to do to start over. Well, here’s where you need to make life-changing decisions. Is it a new job? A new country? An entirely different field?

Whatever it is, you have to make the conscious decision to go for it. It could also be that starting over presents you with a number of choices. And in making a decision, you should remember that you must choose a path that’s in line with or similar to your values, and something that’s an upgrade from the last plan. Also, choosing to do a certain thing isn’t set in stone. If it doesn’t work out or feel right to you, you have the chance to start over once again, this time differently.

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13. Find A Mentor:

It’s totally fine to admit that you can’t go through life on your own. It’s fine to accept the fact that you need someone to teach and guide you. Even the greatest leaders were students at one point. No matter what your situation is, there’s a massive chance that somebody’s been in a similar situation. This is why having mentors is an important part of starting over.

Your mentor could be someone who has achieved everything you’ve ever dreamed of, or someone you believe understands the circumstances of your situation and who has overcome this in the past. Having a mentor provides you with guidance, motivation, and someone to who you can be accountable. And in case you’re thinking they have to be someone you already know, your mentors can be, in fact, anyone you deem fit to guide you through the restarting process. And if you want to hasten the process of finding a mentor, you can reach out to a life coach or start with a simple Google search and find one close to you in minutes.

14. Be Positive:

Starting over can be challenging, but it wouldn’t help if you approach it with a negative mentality. Instead, see it as a hopeful adventure into the unknown with a smile of confidence plastered on your face. Be positive. Tell yourself that things are going to turn out fine because they will. And all you have to do is keep trying, keep going, and success will be yours. Just give it a little bit more time.

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15. Set New Goals:

Starting over means setting new goals and making active plans to pursue them. And as you set these goals, keep in mind the factors we mentioned earlier in this video. They have to be specific, explored from a new perspective, and they could also reflect your core values or help you develop a new set of values. Setting goals gives you a sense of direction in your sojourn and so. Having a clear sense of where you want to be will increase your performance. Starting over shouldn’t be this impossible adventure. And even if most people think it is, who says we can’t turn things around?

16. Take Action:

At this point, you’re back from the drawing board and you’ve made your essential decisions. The next and final step is to take action to make Start Over. Go with a positivity-filled mindset and you are sure to reach the stars. Have you ever had to start over? How did it feel? What important lessons did you learn? Share with the community in the comments section all about it because your sharing helps everyone reading.

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