Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, I don’t know who I am anymore? Perhaps a relationship has ended, leaving you wondering who you are without them. Maybe you’ve spent years prioritising your family, friendships, or career, shaping yourself to fit the expectations of others, only to realise you never truly developed a sense of you. Or perhaps a major life change—a health scare, becoming a parent, or your children leaving home—has left you feeling unmoored, unsure of what you want, or even what you enjoy.

If this resonates, know that you’re not alone. So many of us lose our sense of self along the way. But here’s the good news: you can rediscover yourself, and coaching can help.

How Life Transitions Can Leave You Feeling Lost

Life is full of transitions, and with each one, our sense of identity can shift. Sometimes, these shifts are welcome—we evolve, we grow. Other times, they leave us questioning everything.

  • End of a Relationship: You may have spent years prioritising a partner’s needs, blending your interests with theirs, only to find yourself wondering what you actually like now that they’re gone.
  • Parenting Changes: Whether you’re stepping into parenthood for the first time or adjusting to an empty nest, these transitions can leave you unsure of who you are outside of your role as a caregiver.
  • Career Shifts: A change in jobs, redundancy, or even burnout can force you to reconsider what you truly want from your work and whether it aligns with your values.
  • Health Challenges: A new diagnosis or recovery from an illness might mean adjusting to a different lifestyle, leaving you unsure of what your new "normal" looks like.

In each of these situations, the core question remains: Who am I now?

The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing and Shape-Shifting

Many of us fall into patterns of people-pleasing without even realising it. We prioritise keeping the peace, avoid rocking the boat, and shape-shift to fit into our relationships, friendships, or workplaces. But when we spend so much time adapting to others, we can forget who we are at our core.

Do you recognise yourself in this? Have you ever:
✅ Said "yes" to things you didn’t actually want to do, just to avoid conflict?
✅ Let your own interests fall by the wayside in favour of a partner’s, friend’s, or family member’s preferences?
✅ Felt uneasy making decisions alone because you’re not sure what you actually want?

If so, you’re not broken. You’ve just spent so much time tuning into others that you’ve lost touch with yourself. And that’s something we can work on together.

How Rediscovery Coaching Can Help

Rediscovery coaching is all about helping you reconnect with your authentic self—your values, your passions, your desires—so you can build a life that actually feels like yours.

As a rediscovery coach, I create a space for you to:
🔹 Explore what truly matters to you, beyond external expectations.
🔹 Identify interests and hobbies that bring you joy.
🔹 Clarify your personal values so you can make decisions with confidence.
🔹 Develop a sense of self that isn’t dependent on relationships or roles.

You’re Allowed to Evolve and Discover New Things

One of the biggest fears people have when they feel lost is that they’ll never figure it out. But rediscovering yourself isn’t about returning to who you were—it’s about embracing who you’re becoming.

It’s okay if your tastes, interests, and priorities have changed. It’s okay if you don’t know exactly what excites you yet. This process is about exploration. And the more space you give yourself to be curious, the more you’ll uncover.

Ready to Reconnect With Yourself?

If you’re reading this and thinking, This is me, know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. Rediscovery coaching can help you navigate this transition with clarity, self-compassion, and excitement for what’s next.

Want to explore how coaching could support you? Learn more about rediscovery coaching here, or get in touch to book a free chat.

You deserve to feel like yourself again. And I’d love to help you get there.

Much Love,

Anabel x

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