"Help me start a new chapter!"

Whether you're ready to dust off a long-deferred dream or just want to get out of a rut, our experts share empowering ways to reinvent yourself

- by KRISTINA MASTROCOLA

Listen to yourself

Release mental clutter

To take the first step forward, ask yourself what your internal dialogue is—what are you telling yourself daily, suggests life coach Eileen Carlucci. “Cleanse this mental clutter with a three-step mindset reboot,” she urges. “First, jot down anything that’s taking up mental space, from fears to worries; then make a list of any unfair expectations others may have placed on you. Last, write the untruths you tell yourself, like ‘I’m not deserving,’ These labels hold us hostage.” Pinpointing them is the key to turning a new page.

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