A New Identity For 2024

Reinvent yourself this year through identity shifting.

So, what is identity?

The distinguishing character or personality of an individual.

This year, I plan on shedding my skin and shifting my identity – my personality, beliefs and interests – to someone I want to be.

How can I, and you, do this?

Step 1 – Say goodbye to the old you.

You can’t become the new you until you’ve said farewell to the person you were.

Forget the past, it’s done. There’s no use looking back, the goal is to look forwards.

Write down what isn’t working for you. For me, I would write things like shy, self-doubt, and anxious.

Then tear the piece of paper up and bin it. Those words no longer define you. They are not your identity.

Step 2 – Embrace change

Now write down words you want to define you. For me, it would be confident, passionate, and free.

Those are now you. You are those things.

Don’t say ‘I want to be confident’. Say ‘I am confident.’

‘I am passionate. I’m achieving my goals. I am a writer.’ This change in mindset will really help you shift your identity and be the person you’ve always wanted to be. No more ifs, buts or maybes. Those words we’re waving waving goodbye to also.

Step 3 – Don’t give up on yourself

It’s easy to fall into old habits and ways of thinking. But I am now strong-willed. I will not look back.

In order to achieve your goals and truly reinvent yourself you need to work hard, persevere, and believe in yourself.

These things take time. Don’t expect to be a totally new person after just a few weeks.

I’ll keep posting updates on how my reinvention journey is going throughout the year, and hopefully, some of you find it inspiring and decide to shift your identities too.