30. How To Romanticise The Journey To Creating A New You

One thing is for sure, and that’s when you decide to become the best version of yourself, you will eventually return to the version of yourself that you don’t want to be.

Strong start, I know…

But, you need to know these things because if you’re not prepared, how will you overcome the hurdle when you finally approach it?

So, what’s the point? What’s the point of even starting this journey of trying to attract the life you want, the dream position on the corporate ladder, the seven-figure fashion business, the golden retriever husband, the Porsche, the five-bedroom home in Surrey, the class pass to the best Pilates sessions, the Matcha mornings…

Why are we doing any of it if eventually you’re going to go back to the version of yourself that you fantasise about escaping?

Because, despite only 8% of people ever realising their dreams, there is still a chance, and that chance depends on how much you can withstand the process, even after the novelty wears off.

There’s something exciting about starting something new.

New planners, new journal, new workout clothes, a new routine, a new Monday morning. The thrill of rebranding your entire existence, your identity, the way you think, your habits, your standards, and the way you show up for yourself.

But what about when the rush of dopamine falls off?

What happens when your friends are no longer clapping for your commitment to getting in shape? When does being the ‘new you’ become less of a performance and now just a way of life?

This is what no one talks about.

The boring part is when people return their attention to their own lives, achievements, and problems, and it’s just you and you. It’s the stage where it’s easier to go back to the version you know rather than continue with the version that seems a little unsure.

In this article, I’m going to share how to romanticise your rebrand to minimise the risk of returning to a version you no longer want to identify with.