What if your past self is holding the pen?

You’re allowed to outgrow old patterns - even if they once kept you safe.

Author

Marina Pogan
May 30, 2025

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Hey there,

It’s easy to stay stuck in loops - not because we lack discipline,
but because we keep identifying with a past version of ourselves.

“I’ve always been inconsistent.”
“I’ve never been good with structure.”
“That’s just how I am.”

Sound familiar?

But here's the truth:

You’re not who you used to be.
You’re just used to being them.

Let this sink in:

Your past identity was built around survival.
Patterns that protected you.
Reactions that made sense in that season.
Beliefs that fit your environment.

But you're in a different place now - and you’re building a different life.

Try this today:

  1. Notice the “I always…” stories.
    When you catch one, pause.

  2. Ask:

“Is this true now - or just familiar?”

  1. Then act like your future self would.
    Not perfectly. Just one small shift.

Your Reminder Today:

You’re allowed to evolve.
You’re allowed to grow out of identities that once made you feel safe.
And you’re allowed to choose new ones - on purpose.

Your next level isn’t built from who you were.
It’s built from who you decide to be. 🚀

🔁 Next up: We’ll explore the power of micro-decisions - and why they shape your identity more than big declarations ever could.

Until then – keep growing,
Reach Your Next LVL

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