This article was co-authored by Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Michelle Shahbazyan is a Life Coach, Author, and Speaker based in Los Angeles, California. She is the Founder of The LA Life Coach, a concierge life, family, and career coaching service. She has over 15 years of experience with life coaching, consulting, motivational speaking, and matchmaking. Michelle has helped thousands of clients achieve peace, fulfillment, and a healthier mindset. Her ultimate goal is to provide her clients with the tools, perspectives, and resources needed to create the life they desire. Michelle specializes in supporting individuals and couples with a wide array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, love and relationship issues, ADHD, grief, stress, anger management, and career planning. Her approach is informed by neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and behavioral biology, ensuring that the strategies she develops with clients are both effective and enduring. She has a BA in Applied Psychology and an MS in Building Construction and Technology Management from Georgia Tech University, and a MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University.
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If you aren’t happy with the life you’re living, you might be thinking about making a fresh start. While it would be convenient if life had a “reset” button, unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple! Thankfully, with a little bit of work and some soul-searching on our part, you can truly start fresh and change your life for the better.
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QuestionWhat to tell someone who doesn't think it'll get better?Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MAMichelle Shahbazyan is a Life Coach, Author, and Speaker based in Los Angeles, California. She is the Founder of The LA Life Coach, a concierge life, family, and career coaching service. She has over 15 years of experience with life coaching, consulting, motivational speaking, and matchmaking. Michelle has helped thousands of clients achieve peace, fulfillment, and a healthier mindset. Her ultimate goal is to provide her clients with the tools, perspectives, and resources needed to create the life they desire. Michelle specializes in supporting individuals and couples with a wide array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, love and relationship issues, ADHD, grief, stress, anger management, and career planning. Her approach is informed by neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and behavioral biology, ensuring that the strategies she develops with clients are both effective and enduring. She has a BA in Applied Psychology and an MS in Building Construction and Technology Management from Georgia Tech University, and a MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University.
Life CoachAs long as you're pursuing what makes you happy and you're not intentionally hurting anyone, go out there and get the fresh start you really want. Don't let the fear of letting other people down keep you from being your most peaceful, satisfied self. -
QuestionHow can you let go of bad habits and form good ones?Community AnswerThese articles may be of some use: how to get rid of bad habits, how to learn good habits.
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QuestionMy family judges me, my friends judge me, my sister makes me feel like nothing. I just want a fresh start. I have depression. How can I ignore the people I love the most? I'm sad nearly all the time.Community AnswerIn my experience with anxiety and depression, I thought everyone was judging me when really they were just telling me what I needed to fix to have a better life for myself. I am sure your sister doesn't mean to hurt you. She may just be acting out in her own way, maybe pointing out other people's flaws makes her feel better about herself. Best thing to do is tell everybody you want to start fresh and you want to change for the better. If your depression is really bad, talk to your doctor and see what you can do.
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Starting fresh might not happen in a day, but deciding to start fresh is the first step! Keep taking strides in the right direction to change your life.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/the-trick-to-real-and-lasting-lifestyle-changes
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/healthy-lifestyle-changes
- ↑ https://www.thewalkercenter.org/blog-posts/how-to-start-fresh-after-an-addiction
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2016/04/29/give-a-fresh-start-to-your-personal-life/?sh=4f471d2561d3
- ↑ https://www.thewalkercenter.org/blog-posts/how-to-start-fresh-after-an-addiction
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/healthy-lifestyle-changes
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200507/the-value-style
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2018/09/18/22-microhabits-that-will-completely-change-your-life-in-2-years/?sh=e61928e10354
- ↑ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/293252
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If you want to start fresh, change your dress style to make others treat you differently. For example, you could dress more formally for work to be taken more seriously. Alternatively, you could try deleting your social media accounts so you can take a break from your online social circle. Additionally, consider rearranging your furniture at home to give your apartment or house a fresh feel. However, if you’re trying to start fresh after a bad relationship, try getting rid of any mementos that remind you of the past. If getting rid of them is too hard, you can also try placing them in a hard-to-reach area for the time being. For tips on how to start a fresh career, read on!