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So have you ever felt like you're stuck in a loop, living a life that doesn't quite feel like yours?
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Like there's this version of you that you want to be, but it always feels just out of reach.
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If you're here, you probably want a fresh start.
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You're ready to reinvent yourself and make this the year where everything changes.
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But here's the thing.
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Real transformation isn't just about setting goals or changing what you do.
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It's about changing who you believe you are.
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Now, if you've watched me here on YouTube before, then welcome back.
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But if you are new to my channel, then welcome.
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I'm Dr. Kim Foster, and I'm an MD turned coach and wellness expert.
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I was a family doctor for 20 years before leaving the healthcare system to pivot into wellness and the personal development space.
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So the idea of reinvention is something that I am quite familiar with personally.
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In this video, I am going to share the ultimate secret to reinventing yourself
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and I'm going to walk you through it step by step and it all begins with a powerful shift in identity.
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So let's dive right in.
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To begin, I'm going to let you in on a secret
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that most people totally overlook when they're trying to make big changes in their lives.
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The secret to true transformation isn't in setting more goals or working harder or even changing your environment.
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Those things can help
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but they are not the core of what actually drives change
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the real key is your identity it's who you believe you
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are at your core what i have seen through all my years as a primary care physician
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and a coach after that plus what i have learned through the research is
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that behavior follows identity
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if you see yourself as someone who is disorganized you're going to really struggle to build habits
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that would require a lot of structure no matter how many productivity hacks you try
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if you believe you're not a morning person you're not likely to stick to an early morning routine even
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if you set a dozen alarms think of it like this our behaviors are like branches on a tree
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but our identity is the root if you want to change the fruit
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that the tree produces you have to address the root
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when you shift your self-concept when you start to see yourself differently your actions
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and habits naturally start to align with that new identity
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and here's the science behind this researchers studying neuroplasticity have found
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that the brain can rewire itself based on repeated thoughts
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and beliefs in psychology it's called the self-fulfilling prophecy
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when you believe something about yourself your brain essentially works to make it true by shaping your actions
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and your behaviors to align with that belief.
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Think about it, someone who identifies as an athlete doesn't have to force themselves to exercise, it's just part of who they are.
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The same goes for any identity, whether it's being a writer, a leader, or a confident person.
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When you identify with it, you naturally act in accordance with it.
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So if you're looking to reinvent yourself in the new year, or honestly at any time of year, the most important work isn't just in what you do,
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it's in who you become.
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That's where the transformation begins.
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So all that said, I want to give you a five-step process now for how to do this.
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How to make that identity shift so
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that you can believe yourself to be the kind of person
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that you want to be so that your behavior and your actions align.
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Now, most people begin by setting goals, but they don't have a clear vision of who they need to become to achieve those goals.
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And that's the problem.
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Without a clear picture of your future self, your goals might feel unrealistic or impossible to reach
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because you're stuck with the same identity and mindset
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that you have now
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so here's where we start i want you to imagine who
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you want to become in the year ahead i don't just
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mean what you'll achieve i mean who you are at your
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core how do you carry yourself what kinds of habits and thoughts
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and actions define you what makes you feel fulfilled this is step number one defining your future self
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which is a vision of the person that you're becoming
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if you want to make this really powerful try writing a
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letter from your future self to your present self describe in detail who you are what you've achieved
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and how you feel make it real this isn't just wishful thinking it's about getting clarity
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because once you define that future self you'll you'll be able to take actions
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that are aligned with becoming that person every single day.
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Now once you've defined your future self, it is time to move on to the next step.
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And one of the biggest reasons that people struggle with reinvention is that they're still clinging to an old version of themselves.
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They say things like, I've always been this way, or I'm just not someone who's disciplined, or I'm too old to start fresh.
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And these are limiting identities that keep you stuck.
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This reminds me of an experience that I had during my medical residency.
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I was working with a patient who was near the end of his life
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and he had been battling his illness for a long time and one day he shared something that really stuck with me.
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He said, I spent so much of my life defining myself by my job
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and by what I thought I couldn't do
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and now I wonder who I could have been if I had just let myself try.
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him come to this realization showed me how powerful and limiting our self-imposed identities can be.
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That moment has always stayed with me as a reminder not to let old beliefs define my future.
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So let me tell you a story about Vera Wang.
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You might know her as an iconic fashion designer, but that wasn't always her path.
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She dreamed of being an Olympic figure skater, but after not making the team she pivoted to journalism
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and became an editor at vogue
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when she didn't get the editor in chief position she found
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herself at a crossroads now most people might have given up on reinvention at that point
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but at 40 she made the bold choice to start over
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in fashion even without formal training somehow she was able to release the old identities
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that no longer served her and that is how she became the Vera Wang that we know today.
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So step two is all about identifying and releasing your old identities.
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Think about the beliefs that you hold that don't align with the person that you want to be.
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Maybe you've been telling yourself you're not confident or you're too busy to focus on yourself.
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Write these down, acknowledge them, and then make a conscious decision to let them go you're not defined by who you were yesterday now
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if you want more help with this then you might be
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interested in my free workbook called change your mindset change your
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life i walk you through a variety of prompts to help you get underneath what you believe about yourself
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when it comes to your health and your life
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and your self-worth the link to download
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that workbook is in the description below now let's move on to the next step
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and it is time to get practical one of the the biggest reasons
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that people get overwhelmed when they try to reinvent themselves is that they think they need to make huge changes overnight.
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But real change doesn't happen in one big leap.
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It happens in small, consistent steps that build up over time.
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This is where BJ Fogg's concept of tiny habits comes in.
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He teaches that tiny actions done consistently are incredibly powerful because they're manageable and reinforce your new identity.
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So instead of trying to overhaul your entire life in one go, start with small daily actions that reflect the person that you're becoming.
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If your future self is someone who prioritizes health, maybe your tiny habit is drinking a glass of water every morning or going for a quick walk.
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If your future self is disciplined, set a timer for five minutes and work on a focused task.
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When I was shifting my own identity
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and reinventing myself from being a doctor into being a coach and an online entrepreneur in the wellness space, one of the first things that I started doing was blogging.
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This was back in 2011 when blogging was really booming and I thought,
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well if I want to become someone who is sharing expertise outside of just my little exam room one-on-one,
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I need to be someone who puts herself out there.
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So I just started in my own own small way putting out a short blog post just once a week
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and that reinforced my new belief in myself
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that i was someone who had content to share and
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that i could reach people even
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if they weren't an official patient sitting in my clinic
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so this step step number three is build your future self
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with micro habits i want you to write down three tiny habits that align with the future that you envisioned.
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And remember, these don't need to be big.
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Small actions done consistently have the power to reshape who you are.
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Now for the next step, I want to raise the issue of self-talk.
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The way you speak to yourself is one of the most powerful forces shaping your identity.
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But here's the problem.
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Most of us have an inner dialogue that reinforces our old limiting identities.
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Even as we're starting to adopt some changes, we say things like, oh, I'm not good at this, or I always mess up.
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These words become the reality we live in.
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Muhammad Ali famously used the mantra, I am the greatest, long before he became the champion that we know today.
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He repeated this phrase over and over, and by reframing his inner dialogue, he began to see himself as a winner, and eventually the world saw him that way too.
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So this step, step number four, is changing your inner dialogue.
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Start by paying attention to how you talk to yourself.
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Instead of saying, I can't do this, try, I'm learning to do this.
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Instead of, I'm not disciplined, say, I'm becoming more disciplined every day.
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Write down a few affirmations that align with your future self
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and make it a habit to repeat these daily your words have the power to shape your reality
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so use them to reinforce the identity that you're stepping into okay
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so once you start taking some small actions
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that will bring you closer to your future self
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and you're noticing your inner dialogue and working on changing
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that it's time to move on to the next step now a lot of people
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when they get to this stage get stuck that's because sometimes
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when you're ready to move past the micro habits
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and starting to make some bigger moves to truly step into a new identity it feels intimidating especially
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if you're facing self-doubt
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and this is where having an alter ego can sometimes be
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a game changer todd herman teaches this in his book the alter ego effect
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that adopting an alter ego can help you to bypass insecurities
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by allowing you to kind of borrow the traits of somebody who already embodies the qualities
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that you're aiming for
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so let's look at beyonce early in her career she struggled with stage fright
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so she created an alter ego named sasha fierce sasha fierce was bold
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and confident and fearless everything that beyonce wanted to bring to her performances
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but didn't always feel
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that she could by channeling sasha fierce on stage she could embody these these traits and silence her insecurities.
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So step number five is an optional step, but if it helps you, this is about stepping into your alter ego.
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Think of qualities that you want to embody.
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Do you want to be more assertive or confident or resilient?
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Create an alter ego that brings out those qualities and give this version of yourself a name.
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When you need that extra boost, ask yourself, how would my alter ego show up in this situation?
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Over time, you'll find these traits becoming part of who you truly are.
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Okay, let's move on and talk about the final step that I have for you today.
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So one of the biggest challenges with transformation is trying to change
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while surrounded by people and influences that keep reinforcing your old identity.
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If you're serious about reinventing yourself, you need an environment that supports your new vision.
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With my own transformation, I knew the environment
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that I was in every day was not in alignment with where I wanted to be in the future.
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Most people in the medical community were enmeshed in conventional healthcare and just doing things the same way.
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And that was not where I wanted to be anymore.
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So I knew I needed to surround myself with new influences, with people and ideas, even routines that would support this new version of myself.
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So I began seeking out new communities and reading inspiring books and curating an environment that reflected where I wanted to go,
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not where I had been.
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This shift in my surroundings made an enormous difference and really supported me as I made this big shift in identity.
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So think about the people that you spend time with
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and the media that you consume and even the physical spaces that you inhabit.
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Are they aligned with the future that you're building?
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If not, it might be time to make some changes.
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Seek out relationships and content and resources that encourage
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and inspire you create a space that makes you feel like the person
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that you're becoming
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so to give it a name to this step step six
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is to curate a reinforcing environment you could start by creating a vision board
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that reflects your future self or curating a playlist that uplifts
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and motivates you surround yourself with books and podcasts or communities
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that align with your values and goals your environment should be a reflection of the life
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that you're building So be intentional with what and who you let in.
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Now, all of these steps are powerful on their own, but they will only work if you fully commit to this new identity.
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Reinventing yourself isn't something that just happens.
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It's a choice and a commitment that you make every day.
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And that choice begins now.
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As Aristotle said, we are what we repeatedly do.
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Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.
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Reinvention is not a one-time event.
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It's a journey.
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With each step and each choice and each tiny habit, you are building the future that you have always wanted.
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So here's my challenge to you.
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In the comments, share one step that you're taking today to start your journey.
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Commit to it and let this be the year that you rewrite your story.
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And if you want some more help with this, don't forget to download my free workbook.
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Again, the link is in the description.
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If you enjoyed this video, you might be interested in the video that I am going to share on the very next screen,
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which is where I go into a lot more detail about my own personal journey
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that led me to leaving my career in medicine.
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There were three key things that I learned on that journey
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and I think that you are going to find them pretty interesting.
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I will see you there.
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So let's dive right in.
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The secret...
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Oops, no. So that you can believe yourself to be the kind of...
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Does that make sense?
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So I can believe yourself?
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Yes, believe yourself to be.
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Okay.
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Il contesto: Rinventarti, un viaggio interiore
Hai mai avuto l'impressione di essere bloccato in un loop, vivendo una vita che non ti appartiene del tutto? Ecco il scenario che la video affronta: la voglia di ricominciare, di trasformarti, ma capire che il cambiamento non è solo nei goal o nelle azioni, ma nell'identità. Dr. Kim Foster, medico diventata coach, spiega come il cervello si ricostruisce intorno alle nostre credenze, creando un "effetto autocristallizzante" che fa sì che i comportamenti seguano l'identità. Un discorso pratico e scientifico, perfetto per chi vuole imparare inglese mentre riflette sul proprio growth.
Frasi e collocazioni utili da memorizzare
- Stuck in a loop: "Bloccato in un loop" – Esprime la sensazione di ripetere gli stessi schemi senza uscire.
- Fresh start: "Nuovo inizio" – Un collocazione semplice ma potente per parlare di ricominciare.
- Behavior follows identity: "Il comportamento segue l'identità" – La frase chiave del video, perfetta per discussioni su psicologia del cambiamento.
- Self-fulfilling prophecy: "Profezia che si autoavvera" – Un termine tecnico ma utile per spiegare come le credenze influenzano la realtà.
- Neuroplasticity: "Neuroplasticità" – Un concetto scientifico che descrive la capacità del cervello di ricostruirsi.
La tua sfida: Shadowing per migliorare la pronuncia e la fluidità
Ora è il momento di mettere in pratica il shadowing in inglese, una tecnica efficace per rafforzare l'orecchio e la pronuncia. Ecco come fare: riproduci un frammento del video (ad esempio, la parte dove si parla di "behavior follows identity"), ascolta attentamente l'intonazione e il ritmo, poi ripetilo immediatamente dopo, cercando di imitare ogni dettaglio. Ripeti il processo 5 volte, concentrandoti su come le parole sono connesse (es. "it's who you believe you are" – ascolta come "who you" si fonde). Questo esercizio, chiamato anche shadowspeak, aiuta a internalizzare il flusso naturale dell'inglese e a sentirti più confidente nel parlare. Non ti preoccupare se alla prima non ci riesci: la pratica è la chiave!
Con il shadow speech, non solo impari nuove frasi, ma anche a comunicare con la stessa energia e chiarezza di Dr. Foster. Prova subito e senti la differenza!
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | you've watched · have seen · have learned |
| Frasi relative who / which + frase — un’informazione in più su una persona o una cosa | someone who is · someone who identifies · someone who prioritizes |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | is disorganized · are aligned · is disciplined |
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.