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You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind: A Guide to Pivoting Without Guilt
Timely for mid-Q2, when goals set in January might feel irrelevant or outdated. This newsletter gives permission to shift direction in wellness, work, or routines without shame.
Valerie Alvarez
11 May • Reading Time: 9 minutes
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Let’s be honest: The goals you set in January feel like they belong to a different person.
They made sense in a vision board haze. Now? They’re either gathering dust in your Notes app or haunting your morning routine like a ghost of ambition past.
This week, we’re talking about the power pivot—and why changing your mind isn’t flaky, it’s necessary. Whether it’s a fitness plan, a work goal, or a business dream that suddenly feels “meh,” you’re allowed to switch gears without guilt.
Think of this as your mid-Q2 permission slip to pause, reassess, and shift toward what actually feels aligned now, not six months ago.
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Let’s get into it.
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The Power Pivot: Why Changing Your Mind Isn’t Flaky, It’s Fierce
Let’s have a moment of radical honesty.
How many goals you set in January still feel… relevant?
If you answered “ehhh…” or gave a long sigh—welcome, friend. You’re in very good company.
This time of year is sneaky. We’re far enough into 2025 that the initial rush of motivation has worn off, but not far enough to start thinking about Q3 resets. And yet, something feels off. Maybe it’s the meditation practice you thought you’d commit to. Or the product launch that once thrilled you but now makes you want to take a nap. Or the half marathon you were so sure you’d sign up for—but haven’t touched your running shoes since March.
Here’s the truth no one talks about:You are allowed to change your mind.
Not because you’re flaky. Not because you’re not “disciplined enough.” But because you’ve grown. And growth requires recalibration.
If you’ve ever quietly quit a goal, felt guilty about “quitting,” then forced yourself to stick with something just because you committed to it six months ago—this is your permission slip to pivot.