Inviting In the Next Level You

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Returning to New York After Maternity Leave

I am recording this episode from New York – my hometown! I am so happy to be back with friends and family. Everyone’s loving meeting the baby, of course. And I myself just feel like a completely different person. I think it’s just so grounding every time I come back home, because I feel like a different version of myself every time.

This is where I grew up. Nothing really around me has changed, but every time I come back, so much within me has changed. It really inspired me to record today’s episode, which is all about stepping into the next level version of you.

Who Is The Next Level You?

This is the version of you who already has everything that you want. The version of you who takes massive action, who lives in abundance, who trusts herself fully, and is just so happy and aligned with where she is in life.

Every single year, I feel like I adopt a new identity, but it’s always the next level. It’s always in complete alignment with where I want to go. I’m never just stagnant. I’m never staying in one place. So if you’ve been feeling stuck in your current identity or caught in a loop of playing small, this episode is your permission slip to quantum leap into the version of you that already exists within.

How To Discover Your Next Level

So let’s get started and invite her in. I want you to start by taking a deep breath. Breathe in and breathe out. Wherever you are, whether that’s driving, walking, or working, take a moment to connect to your higher self. Tune out all the noise, tune out all the habits of day-to-day life, and going through the motions. 

It is so important for you to take a step back. Even as a new mother, I had to intentionally carve out this time to not only reflect but also to record and share the downloads that came to me. Because the truth is every new level of success, every new version of yourself is just one decision away. It is an identity shift that first starts from within.

Define Who You Want To Be

So let’s start with the question. Who exactly is your next level self? Is she a successful entrepreneur? Is she a world traveler, a confident person who attracts clients, money, and aligned opportunities with ease? Maybe it is to be in a deeply fulfilling relationship or to be a mother. Be so unapologetic about this because that’s the only way you can step into who you want to become.

You first have to admit to yourself that is what you want. You can even ask yourself what exactly does she wear? How does she speak? How does she carry herself? How does she handle challenges, and what does she no longer tolerate? Write it all down. Journal it out because the more clearly you can define her, the more easily you can step into this next level version of yourself.

Remember, a map only works if you know exactly where you want to go. So if you feel like you are hitting a plateau in life, maybe you’re feeling a little stagnant, or maybe you’re just unhappy with your current situation, you always have the power to take different actions to get different results, and the first action step you must take is to define exactly who you want to be.

Practical Exercise

Here’s an exercise I love giving my clients: Create a next level you list. This is a simple daily practice where you ask, what would my higher self do today? And you write down one, two, up to five things every single morning. It could be things like she would go to the gym and nourish her body. She would send the pitch email. She would speak up in meetings. She would post the reel even if it feels scary. She would wear the outfit she usually saves for special occasions. She’ll treat herself out to lunch or get her nails done. 

Start living it now, even in the smallest ways, because your reality will catch up quickly. When you act in alignment. Not only will it make you really happy, but it has a ripple effect. Do one thing differently that puts yourself first, and the rest will follow.

Let Go Of What Doesn’t Serve You

The second part of this equation, inviting in the next level you, also means letting go of the things that no longer serve you. You first have to identify all of these things such as people pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, or negative self-talk, and you need to let them go. Those traits are not traits of your future self. She doesn’t spend hours doubting her value or overthinking what others think of her. She instead moves, she trusts, she knows the universe has her back.

My Challenge To You

So I challenge you this week. Say yes to the opportunities that scare you, but excite you. Say yes to the coaching program, the retreat, the flight, the post, the pitch, and you want to be saying hard nos to excuses. Saying no to staying comfortable and no to playing small. You can’t move onto the next chapter if you don’t fully turn the page. 

So if you’re bringing in all of these negative qualities into this next chapter, you’re eventually going to default to where you are now. Instead, fully turn the page like no one except you is holding onto the identity you have for yourself…

The Only Person Holding You Back Is Yourself

And if you don’t like what got you there, you have the power to completely change and shift and grow into your new identity. You are so much more powerful than you think, and there’s really no one else out there holding you back except yourself. When you realize this, you realize you can literally do anything you set your mind to. You can become a different person every single year. You don’t have to be the same, especially if it’s not making you happy, especially if you feel stagnant.

I mean, personally, if I was the same person year after year after year, I would not be fulfilled. (I even have a whole episode about how I change and better my life every 6 months.) I would feel like I’m not growing and there is always this constant force to be better, to have new experiences, to now share all of these teachings and experiences with my growing little family.

And I want the same for you. So let this be your invitation. Today is the day you draw a line and say to yourself, I am no longer available for anything less than expansion, freedom, love, and abundance. You are constantly expanding every single day. I know this sounds so cheesy, but listen to your heart because all of those desires, that little voice, it’s not going anywhere, and it’s in you for a reason. 

If you don’t fully express your desires, they’re only going to make you more and more unhappy. What is the worst that could happen? Right? What is the worst if you actually did go for that next level version? Worst case scenario, you end up exactly where you are today. So if you have nothing to lose, I believe in you. Your next level is just one decision away. 
If you have any questions or need any accountability, check out the offers on the Wanderlover website or send me a DM at the Wanderlover. Thank you so much for tuning into this empowering episode. If you love this message, take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag on instagram thewanderlover and thewanderloverpodcast so I can cheer you on and repost you. I will see you guys in the next episode or blog!

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