HOW TO REINVENT YOURSELF: START NOW.

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Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself? Have you had days where you feel you want to do better and be better? Do you want to know how to reinvent yourself? Do you have someone that you admire and you too want to be your best self? You are not alone. Many people often want to get to where they know there is more for them. But because they don’t know how to go about it, they avoid it.

Anytime you feel you can do better, the Holy Spirit usually convicts you by showing you that there are endless possibilities and higher is waiting. For you to reinvent yourself, you have to want to do it first. God never created us to stay stagnant. He says that we move from glory to glory. This goes to show you and me that there is always room for more, and we do not have to stay stuck where we are.

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Are there areas in your life you want to change? It takes 63 days to change a habit. You can change and become the person you want, and although it will take work, it will be worth it in the end. And before we can look at the how let’s first look at the why.

Reinvention definition

According to the Cambridge dictionary, reinvention is the act of producing something new based on something that already exists, or the new thing that is produced. Simply put, reinvention is transformation and becoming the person you have always envisioned yourself being.

Why do you want to reinvent yourself?

What happened to you that led you to desire to reinvent yourself? Why do you want to change and step into a version of yourself that you like? Could it be that you went through something that was a turning point in your life? It is important for you to answer the why, as it will lead you to the how. So let’s say it is because you desire to live a Christian life that is fruit-filled. Why do you want that? Is it because you want to please God? Or maybe it is because you want your words and actions to be congruent.

Why do you want to reinvent yourself? This is what will keep you going when the journey gets tough. If you lack a reason for reinventing yourself, you will lack the zeal and drive to do it. Your reason could be because God says so in the word. And to be honest, that is an excellent reason, but do you have a person’s relationship with him that warrants you to honor that commitment when temptations come your way? Because they will, and you will fall astray if you lack that relationship with him as your foundation.

Example

Another example for single people, let’s say, you want to practice celibacy. What’s your why? What reason do you have that will help you honor that in your moment of weakness? In your waiting, what are you doing to help you practice the wait? What story do you want to inspire others within your waiting? Find a tangible reason that you can hold on to. Do you know why God says that we should wait? What personal reason can you attribute to your waiting? Maybe you want to bring glory to God and that’s good.

Whatever the reason is, ensure that it is big enough. This is because the why will anchor you in moments of difficulty along the journey. It is important for you to remember that the enemy never wants you to step into the person God created you to be. And your calling usually fuels your reinvention. Your desire to be more yourself and less what others think you should also fuel why you want to reinvent yourself. So find your why and let it guide you to the what.

So how can you reinvent yourself?

Awareness.

The first step is the awareness that you can do well. Before you can make any change, acknowledge that you need to change. So maybe you dislike some aspect of your personality. Let’s say you have selfish tendencies. The minute you acknowledge and realize that fact, you get closer to transformation. You do not have to stay as you are. You need to analyze your life right now. As you become aware of where you are right now, you can learn the ways that you can change. Do you like the life you are living right now? There are exercises that can help you with that.

Exercises that will help you take a dive into your life right now and help you reinvent yourself.

• The wheel of life. The Wheel of Life is powerful because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way your life is currently, compared with the way you’d ideally like it to be. It is called the “Wheel of Life” because each area of your life is mapped on a circle, like the spoke of a wheel. (The concept was originally created by Paul J. Meyer, founder of Success Motivation® Institute, Inc. )
• The Johari window– It helps you identify aspects about yourself that others know but you don’t. These questions and the feedback given will help you discover aspects about yourself that will enable you to become the person you want to be. The desire to live a more authentic life often fuels reinvention.

Envision.

Do you have any idea of the person you want to become? In your becoming, who do you envision yourself being? Do you have a role model you aspire to be like? Can you pinpoint the specific qualities and characteristics that you admire? Can you picture yourself embodying the same qualities? I believe that sometimes we have to see who we want to be in our minds before we can become who we want to be.

God called out those things that were not as though they were. He already pictured them before He created them. We need to have the same mindset as well. Be very clear on who you want to become, write it down, and make it plain. Once you are clear on who you want to be, you will know what to do to get there.

Envisioning yourself gives you the road map to reinvent yourself. Having clear goals gives you the road map you need to become who you want to be. Simply saying you want to change without having an end goal in mind will not help you reinvent yourself.

Ask the Holy Spirit for help

The Holy Spirit is always ready to help you and when you ask for His help, He will come to you running. He is your helper. Jesus sent Him to be your helper, and He wants you to grow and be transformed to the person God had in mind when He created you. You have a purpose that you have to fulfill here on earth. Reinventing yourself is not a walk in the park and it will require the strength of the Holy Spirit to actually do it. The Holy Spirit will help you by giving you scriptures that will empower you when you don’t feel like doing the work.

You don’t have to reinvent yourself alone. The Holy Spirit already knows what your best version looks like. He knows you inside out and knows who God created you to be. So invite Him in and allow Him to take the center stage. He does not want you to go on this journey alone. So why not give Him a chance to help you?

Put in the work.

This usually is the hard part, as it involves a lot of tearing down and building up. Once you have acknowledged that you need to change, the next step is to look for a solution to the problem. In what ways can you bring the change you are looking for? What mindsets do you have to let go of? What books can you read or podcasts you can read that will enable you to achieve that goal you are seeking?

Let’s go with the example above. Let’s say that you have selfish tendencies. How can you stop the tendencies? Maybe you need to put yourself in situations that enable you to help others. Maybe you need to be there for others, expecting nothing in return. If it’s a career change you are looking for, what skills do you need to have to get the career you want? Have you applied for the courses needed to gain them? Have you taken online classes, read the book, watched the YouTube channel, or listened to the podcast? You need to learn and glean from someone who has walked down the path that you want to walk on.

And sometimes it could be something as simple as listening to them, reading their books, or watching their shows. Either way, you will need guidance. And if there is no one, then read the Bible and find some nuggets on the same. The book of Proverbs has so many nuggets on life, Finance, business, a family that we often miss. We are lucky to live in an era where we can get whatever information we want at the touch of a button. Google, YouTube, and Pinterest are just a few examples.

Find a community of like-minded people.

Reinventing yourself is a journey, and you will need to have people who encourage you to do better and be better. The right community will also help to keep you accountable. Audit your circle. Do they add value to your life? Can they embark on this journey with you? Your environment matters a lot in your journey to reinventing yourself. And it is easy to get stuck because the environment is not conducive to your growth. In the same way, a seed when placed in a harsh environment will not grow, you will also not grow when you surround yourself with the wrong people. If you are trying to quit drinking, why surround yourself with people who do?

I’m not telling you to isolate yourself unless God tells you to. All I am saying is that you will need to limit the time you spend with them so that you can focus on your growth. The right community is important because it will encourage you to keep going on those days when you will feel like giving up. Just a disclaimer, make sure you find a community that will not judge or gossip about you and one you can fully trust. Trust is vital in every relationship, so be careful who you confide in.

Extend grace to yourself.

You will mess up from time to time, and that is okay. Give yourself grace and realize that no one is perfect. There will be moments when you will feel like giving up too. And again, that is also okay. Keep going and know that the Holy Spirit is always cheering you on. On days when you struggle, ask him for help and let Him guide you. He is there for you always.

You will not get it right always. After all, it is easier to revert to your old self than it is to become this new version of yourself. But when you learn to extend grace to yourself and realize that you will fall short from time to time, it will be easy for you to get back up when you lose your way. But again, don’t make excuses. Be honest with yourself.

Scriptures about reinventing yourself

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ² Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Ephesians 4:22-24

²² You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; ²³ to be made new in the attitude of your minds; ²⁴ and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

2 Corinthians 3:18

¹⁸ And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:21

²¹ Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work.

Conclusion

We will never be perfect until we are glorified, so give yourself grace and try your best. Remember that it is a journey and sometimes slow and steady is the best way to get there. Decide a part of your lifestyle and remember that you are constantly evolving, so you will always change. Allow yourself to become the best version you can be. There is always better and higher waiting. It is up to you to make the change and step into the person you envision yourself becoming. And never forget that God is always cheering you on because that is how good of a father He is.

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It is possible for you to become the woman or man of your dreams. You only need to put in the work and take it a day at a time. Journal if you have to so that you can see the progress. And remember to celebrate the small wins. Consistency is key and it is the small steps that will get you where you want to be. Show up for yourself every day. And remember, the Holy Spirit and heaven is cheering you on. It is time for you to become the person God created you to be. Start living authentically today by becoming the person you always envisioned yourself to be. Reinvent yourself today.