The thought of starting over in life can be terrifying. In fact, you may feel totally overwhelmed. However, you can begin the process of starting over in life and moving forward again to a better place and a new beginning if you remember these seven key things:

Feeling somewhat trapped, and longing for escapism, after the confinement of COVID?  It’s no surprise. Plenty of us are seeking escapism, looking to escape from reality, even briefly.  Understandable, given the circumstances. But, it’s worth asking the question, are you, in fact, an Escape Artist? Do you rely on escapism as a distraction that moves you into the realm of unhealthy escapism? 

It’s one thing to have high standards, to take pride in what you do, to hold the value of excellence.  However, when that tips over into perfectionism and endless striving for unrealistic expectations and unrealistic goals, it can lead to a great deal of stress.  Happiness and contentment become elusive and impossible to grasp. We can also get caught in the trap of pessimism and expecting the very worst.