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Don’t like the way you look? Don’t like your job? Don’t like where you live? Maybe it’s time to reinvent yourself. “Can’t do it, impossible! Never going to happen” all comes to mind, as you think about the enormous task ahead, if you decide to actually reinvent yourself.

Experts claim it won’t be easy, but it can be done. It will take a lot of patience, perseverance and fortitude, but you can do it. First of all, sit down and take a pencil and paper, drawing a line down the middle of the page. On one side write all the things you like about yourself and want to keep, and on the other side what you don’t like and want to change.

Put this list where you can see it all the time, as it will rejuvenate your efforts to make the changes desired. Work hard on maintaining the things you want to keep, while setting aside three things you want to change. Then make a plan on how you plan to change these items. Take one step at a time and don’t be discouraged because you think it is taking to long a time. Things will happen along the way, and you may not even notice that you are attaining your goals of change.

Above all, don’t get disappointed; make your plan and work your plan, and you will be successful in the end. Perhaps you are overweight and out of shape and one of your goals is to correct that condition. Keep on eating right and exercising and you will attain your goal. Maybe you don’t like your job and have dreams of either a new job or opening up your own business. If you keep this goal in mind, and work toward it, there is nothing that can stop you from fulfilling your dreams.

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