How to Completely Reinvent Yourself

Ali's Biz Feature

Every month it’s the same thing in all the magazines: “A New You,” “Keep Those Personal Resolutions,” “Make Over Your Life,” etc. It seems it’s a secret fantasy for most women to be able to reinvent themselves. Why? I’m guessing that for far too long they have put other people’s needs and standards before their own.

Well, that’s about to change. Because we’re about to really invent the NEW you—right now. We seem to forget that our life is our own domain, and that we have complete permission to decide exactly who we want to be, and to reinvent ourselves at any time—without explanations or apologies.

So, welcome to the NEW you. She exists in theory. You’ve fantasized about her like a character in a novel. And now’s your time to make her dreams come true.

While I cover this topic in detail with my Millionaire Protégé Club members, I chose the top eight areas that most of my clients like to focus on. So, let’s look at these eight components of the NEW you now…

1. Your income and lifestyle

Are you happy right now with the money you’re making and how you live? If not, make a list right now of the qualities of the lifestyle the NEW you would like to enjoy. Start fantasizing—and remember—nothing is too crazy or unreachable for a brainstorm. Then, do a bit of research and estimate how much of a monthly income you’d require to live this type of life.

Once you’ve written down this number, compare it to your income now. Then, start brainstorming ways to bridge that gap–whether it’s in one fell swoop or in smaller steps. It could be starting your own business. Taking on more clients at a higher fee. Creating an online business for passive income. Choose one to make a move on right away!

2. Your physical environment

Do you love where you live and how you live? If not, choose where and how the NEW you should be living. Perhaps it’s time to renovate your home, redo your décor, get organized, or even move to a new house or apartment entirely.
For years, I was fine with renting apartments, until one day I looked around and said to myself, “This isn’t where the NEW Ali would live!” I started attending real estate open houses for research and fun, and stumbled on a beach property I could actually afford. Just 45 days after making that decision, I was living right on the sand with a full ocean view.

Does the NEW you long to live near the water? In the city? In the mountains? In the desert? Out of the country? What would your view be? What would your home look like? Make your dream list now.

3. Your business and personal relationships

It’s said that we are the average of the five people we are around the most. What type of people would the NEW you be friends with? Write down their qualities, and then figure out where you can meet people like this. For example, when I decided to become more successful, I started attending seminars and joining mastermind groups where millionaire entrepreneurs could be found. These steps required investments of time and money, but I understood these efforts would change my life (and my income).

And what about romance? What would the NEW you like to have in that department? Look for ways you can spice up your current relationship, or move on from a rela-tionship that isn’t serving you. Perhaps it’s time to get back on the market via friends or a dating service! And if you don’t spend enough time with your kids, start making that a priority on your calendar. (Think quality time–not just quantity.)

4. Your physical appearance

What would the NEW you look like? Body? Skin? Hair? Write it down and then list the ways you can get from here to there.

Back when I launched my first business, I was so stressed that I suffered from terrible breakouts. One day I looked at my face and cried, “I can’t represent my business looking like this!” I made a prompt appointment with a dermatologist, who helped clear up my skin asap.

A friend of mine got so fed up with her jiggly bum and not fitting into her suits that she resolved to drop a dress size. But she knew she couldn’t do it by herself. She found a trainer who fit her budget, got her booty moving, and firmed it up in no time!

If you’ve hated your nose your entire life, change it! No apologies needed. And there are many modern, quick fixes that can help you look years younger without surgery–talk with your dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon.