The Moment I Knew I Had to Change My Life
It’s hard to forget the day everything finally clicked. I was working in senior care during the pandemic—long, exhausting 10–12 hour shifts—and I was miserable. The job felt soul-crushing, and the weight I’d gained during COVID only made me feel worse. I felt completely stuck.
One day, while helping an elderly man who’d been abandoned by his family, I had an experience I’ll never forget. He was angry, neglected, and cruel. I was changing his diaper after he’d been left alone in bed for hours when he started pooping again—right in my face. “Well, I wasn’t done,” he snapped. I was livid. I was disgusted. But most of all, I was done. That was the moment I knew: I had to change my life.
I realized I’d been waiting—waiting for permission, for direction, for someone to tell me it was okay to start living again. But no one was coming to save me. If I wanted things to be different, I had to take control.
The First Step to Change My Life: Focusing on My Health
Everything felt overwhelming, so I started small. I made a commitment to take an hour-long walk every day. While I walked, I listened to mindset and personal development podcasts that helped me shift the way I thought. These walks became a daily ritual—not just for exercise, but for healing.
It wasn’t about losing weight. It was about feeling better—physically, emotionally, and mentally. With every step, I learned how powerful it is to take care of myself on all levels. Bit by bit, I started to feel like myself again.
Letting Myself Dream Again
During one of those walks, I let a wild thought pop into my head: What if I could completely change my life? What if I could travel, work online, and create something totally different from the life I felt stuck in?
That spark of possibility was all it took. I went home and started researching. I found people who were doing it—working remotely while exploring the world—and it lit a fire in me. A new dream was born.
Taking the Leap
I didn’t want to waste another minute. I signed up for the 90 VA program and dove into learning how to become a virtual assistant. It felt risky, but staying where I was felt worse. I quit my job cold turkey and gave myself six months to make it work.
Within two months, I had landed clients through Facebook networking. My new reality started taking shape. I traveled, helped family with home renovations, and eventually began exploring the world. I kept investing in myself—personally and professionally—and that path led me to train as an applied neuroscience and life-purpose coach. Later, I made the decision to go back to school to become a therapist.
This journey to change my life was messy, bold, and worth every step.
What I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self
Looking back at the version of me who felt angry, tired, and stuck, there’s one thing I wish I could say: Take radical responsibility. Waiting, blaming, and hoping someone else will fix it only keeps you stuck. Real change starts the moment you own your life—fully.
When I stopped blaming my circumstances, I took my power back. And that’s when everything shifted.
Final Thoughts: You Have the Power to Change Your Life
If you’re feeling frustrated, stuck, or like your life just isn’t working, please hear this: You can change your life. It doesn’t have to be overnight, and it doesn’t have to be perfect—but the first step matters.
Whether it’s committing to your health, allowing yourself to dream again, or just deciding you deserve more, it all starts with you. The power to rewrite your story is already in your hands.
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