Rewriting the rules changed my life: My Journey to Freedom and Abundance

Breaking Free from the Old Way of Thinking

For much of my life, I believed success came from following the rules—doing what was expected, playing it safe, and seeking approval. It took me years to realize that these beliefs weren’t really mine. They were conditioned by the world around me—family, school, society. I followed them because I thought they would lead me to fulfillment, but instead, they left me feeling stuck, drained, and far from the life I dreamed of.

The truth hit me: I was living by rules that no longer served me. They weren’t leading to freedom or abundance—they were keeping me small. That’s when I knew I had to rewrite the script.

The Power of Challenging Beliefs

The turning point came when I began asking myself:

• Why do I believe I need to work harder to earn more?
• Why do I feel guilty for slowing down or following my joy?
• What would my life look like if I made my own rules—rules that feel aligned with who I am now?

I started to realize that the rules I grew up with were based on fear—fear of not being enough, fear of failure, fear of rejection. But fear isn’t a foundation for abundance or freedom. And so I began the process of unlearning, letting go, and reimagining what success could look like for me.

For example:

• Old belief: “I have to hustle non-stop to succeed.”
• New belief: “The more aligned I am, the more abundance flows effortlessly.”

This shift allowed me to stop chasing and start receiving. It gave me the freedom to design my life on my own terms—prioritizing joy, energy, and alignment over external validation.

Creating My Own Rules

When I let go of old rules, I discovered that I could create new ones. These new rules reflect my values and who I am today. They allow me to lead with intuition, energy, and joy.

• New rule: I no longer trade time for money. I trade energy for impact.
• New rule: I don't need permission to rest. Rest is a part of my abundance.
• New rule: My life doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Freedom is my birthright.

Living by these new beliefs has transformed my experience of life and work. I’ve seen how abundance follows when I trust myself, and how opportunities flow when I’m aligned with my passion.

How You Can Rewrite Your Rules Too

If you feel like the old rules are weighing you down, know that you don’t have to follow them. You have the power to rewrite your story, just like I did.

1. Identify a belief that no longer serves you. Ask yourself, “Where did this come from?”
2. Create a new belief that reflects your current values and desires.
3. Take one small step to live by that new rule—today.

A Life of Freedom and Abundance Starts with You

This journey of rewriting my rules has been both liberating and empowering. I now live with the freedom to honor my energy, follow my intuition, and trust that abundance flows when I am aligned.

And here’s what I’ve learned along the way: The life you want isn’t waiting for you at the end of someone else’s rulebook.

If you need help rewriting your rules, schedule a discovery call with me

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