Episode 16: Is It Okay to Want More? Letting Go of the Guilt of Wanting Change

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more out of life—even though you already have so much to be grateful for? In this episode of Reinventing Life After 40, we're exploring why so many women struggle with the belief that wanting change means they're ungrateful or selfish.

7/23/2026

✨ You don't have to choose between appreciating the life you've built and creating the life you're still becoming.

If you've been feeling restless, dreaming about a differentcareer, a creative project, or simply a life that feels more aligned, this episode will help you understand that gratitude and personal growth are not mutually exclusive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why it's normal for your dreams and priorities to evolve over time

  • How to let go of the guilt that often accompanies personal growth

  • The difference between appreciating your life and settling for less than you truly want

  • Why pursuing meaningful change can positively impact the people around you

  • A simple mindset shift to help you embrace your next chapter with confidence

This episode will encourage you to stop apologizing for your dreams and start seeing growth as a natural part of life.

💡 Main Points

1. Gratitude and growth can exist together.

2. It's natural to change as you move through different seasons of life.

3. Giving yourself permission to grow isn't selfish—it's partof living intentionally.

✍️ Homework

Write down two lists.

List One:

Things I'm genuinely grateful for today.

List Two:

Things I feel drawn toward in the future.

Notice:

Do these lists actually compete with each other? Do you have to choose one over the other?

Or can they coexist?

💭 Reflection Question

What dream have I been talking myself out of because I thought wanting it meant I wasn't grateful for what I already have?

✝️ Luke 12:32

But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

✝️ Jer 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

✝️ Gal 6:4-5

4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

5 For each one shall bear his own load.

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