What Got You Here May Not Carry You Forward
This week, I found myself reflecting on the various ways I’ve navigated different seasons of life. Some seasons were messy. Some challenged the core of what I believed. And some were simply about keeping a little bit of peace in the middle of uncertain storms.
I know I’m not the only one with that story.
You’ve had your own ways of making it through. Whether it felt graceful, scary, or hard, the choices you made then helped you get where you are today. You survived. And that matters. But my question for you today is, do you still need the same skills and beliefs, that version of yourself, that carried you through those storms?
What protected you then may not be what allows you to evolve now.
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Journal Prompt for This Week: |
Think about a challenging season in your life that you had to navigate. What did you do to protect yourself or the people you love? How did those choices serve you then—and how do they show up in your life now? As you reflect, we also invite you to lean into this identity shift work in small ways. It doesn’t have to be heavy or complicated. It could be taking yourself out and:
You don’t need a big vacation or picture-perfect “self-care” routine. You need spaces that are encouraging and comfortable. That will hold your discomfort as you try on new versions of yourself. Sometimes, it’s the small, intentional shifts that help us understand who we are. |
Closing Reflection
Your identity is not fixed. It’s layered, dynamic, and deeply worthy of care.
The tools that carried you through yesterday don’t have to define you tomorrow.
This series is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step forward with intention.
Because sometimes, it’s the smallest shifts that open the biggest doors. Make sure to leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!
Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R
