Why Starting Over Feels So Hard — And How to Make It Feel Lighter
Dr. Sarai KooPublished on: 14/01/2026
This article explores why starting over feels so heavy, reframing it from “starting from scratch” to evolving from experience. It unpacks the grief of releasing an old identity, explains why the hardest part is the identity shift rather than the unknown future, and shows how focusing on the next honest step makes beginning again feel lighter and more grounded.
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