What the &^% Is Transformation Anyway? (And Why You Might Already Be In One)

Let’s be honest—transformation has become the “green juice” of buzzwords. We throw it around like glitter at a unicorn parade. But when you break it down, it’s actually pretty badass: trans means “across or beyond” and formation is “the act of forming.” Translation? You’re crossing over into a new version of yourself. And no, you don’t need a vision board or moonwater to do it (though I won’t judge 😊).

Real transformation isn’t a single aha moment—it’s a slow, slightly messy unlearning of everything that’s no longer you. It’s the day you realize you can’t pretend to be fine at your job, your marriage, or those dinners with judgy Janet. It’s waking up with a whisper that says, “Hey… there’s more.” And instead of rolling over and hitting snooze, you actually start listening.

If you’re wondering whether you’re in transformation, here’s a clue: you’ve stopped caring what other people think and started Googling things like “how to live off-grid with a rescue dog.” You’re not broken, you’re rebuilding. So go journal like your next chapter is a bestseller, move your body in ways that feel good, and talk to people who see your next self—not your past one. Burn the old blueprint. You were never meant to play small.

Need a little action to match your mindset? Here’s your Lifeswerve Transformation Toolkit:

✅ Write down your “what’s next” wish list (no filter allowed).

✅ Move your body differently today—walk, dance, yoga, line dance. Anything new.

✅ Ditch one thing that feels heavy—an obligation, a habit, a pair of pants that lies.

✅ Say out loud one courageous truth you’ve been holding back.

✅ Call someone who believes in your magic.

Tiny shifts lead to big results, my friend.

Need a little midlife magic to keep going? Tune into “We Can Do Hard Things” by Glennon Doyle, especially the episode Your Next Life Is Gonna Cost You Your Current One. It’s a soul wake-up call wrapped in a podcast.

And remember: the new you isn’t “out there”—she’s/he’s already waking up inside you, waiting for permission to shine.

- Kim