You're Never Too Old or Too Deep to Start Over
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Is this it?” Maybe there’s a dream you gently put down years ago. Maybe you’re stuck in a career that doesn’t light you up anymore. Or maybe, like many people I coach, you’ve spent so much time and energy climbing one ladder only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall.
Here’s the truth I want to share with you today: you are never too old, too stuck, too far down a path, or too invested in something to choose differently.
The Myth of "Too Late"
One of the most paralyzing beliefs I hear from clients, especially working moms and ambitious professionals, is that it’s too late to change or pivot. They tell themselves:
"I’ve already spent 10+ years in this industry."
"I should be further along by now."
"I can’t start over with kids depending on me."
"I’m too old to take a risk."
But that narrative is built on fear and not fact. Life is not a straight line, and fulfillment doesn’t have an expiration date.
What if instead of thinking of it as starting over, you reframed it as starting again? Wiser, stronger, more grounded in who you are.
The Courage to Shift
Starting over doesn’t always mean burning everything down to the ground. Sometimes, it’s a series of small, intentional moves that add up to a life that feels more aligned. More you. And yes, sometimes it’s a bold leap.
It could mean:
Going back to school in your 40s.
Saying no to leadership roles that no longer serve your values.
Changing your parenting style because you’ve grown.
Launching a side hustle you've dreamed about for years
Whatever “starting over” looks like for you, it’s an act of courage, not failure.
Wisdom Accumulates
Every step you’ve taken, even the ones that have felt “wrong” or like mistakes, have taught you something. Nothing is wasted. The experience, the skills, the resilience you’ve built, they all come with you.
That’s the beautiful part of midlife pivots. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience, from intuition, from knowing who you are.
Permission to Choose Again
If you're reading this and feeling that tug in your heart, I invite you to give yourself permission. Permission to pause. Permission to listen. Permission to choose again.
You don’t owe anyone a life that no longer fits.
You owe yourself the freedom to grow, change, and evolve.
Because no matter your age, stage, or situation, you are allowed to begin again.
Want support navigating your next chapter? As a coach who works with ambitious, purpose-driven women and working parents, I help clients reimagine what’s possible on their terms. Reach out for a free discovery call. Let’s talk about what starting over could look like for you.