Liv Sarah Berry

1. Listen to the podcast episode
2. Starting Over in Your 30s: Why It’s Never Too Late
3. Why Comfort Doesn’t Always Equal Happiness
4. Signs It’s Time to Start Over in Your 30s
5. How to Start Over in Your 30s
6. Practical Steps to Begin Again

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Starting Over in Your 30s: Why It’s Never Too Late

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at night, wondering “Is this it? Is this really the life I’m meant to be living?” — you’re not alone.

Maybe you’re stuck in a job that drains you. Maybe you’re in a relationship that no longer feels right. Or maybe you’ve simply outgrown the version of yourself you thought you were supposed to be.

I just want to be here to remind you that starting over in your 30s is not failure, it’s freedom.

Your 30s aren’t the beginning of the end. They’re the beginning of a more intentional, aligned, and fulfilling chapter of your story. And yes, I understand that starting again is scary. But staying stuck in a life that doesn’t bring you joy? That’s even scarier.

Why Comfort Doesn’t Always Equal Happiness

So we’ve all heard the phrase: “Better the devil you know.” But honestly this phrase has conditioned us to think that comfort or familiarity is the same as happiness. We have to remind ourselves that just because something feels familiar doesn’t mean it’s serving you. Staying in a job, relationship, or lifestyle purely because it’s “safe” means denying yourself the life you actually crave. The life you actually deserve.

I’m taking you back to 19 year old Liv who packed up and moved to a new town with my sister. It was a leap into the unknown. When I reflect on this, I realise there was no debate, no pro con list, no consideration and no big moment when I made this life changing decision. It was just a natural ‘yes’ to moving my life to a new town. Deep down I knew that my life wasn’t where I wanted it to be and although I didn’t know then exactly what I wanted it to be, I knew I wanted something different. Every single time I’ve chosen myself, even when it felt terrifying, it’s led me to something better.

I want you to know that you don’t have to map every part of your future out or know exactly how you want it to look. This is about knowing that your current life isn’t how you want it and taking the first steps to changing that.

Signs It’s Time to Start Over in Your 30s

Sometimes we don’t want to admit it, but deep down, we know when it’s time to change. Here are a few signs you might be ready for a fresh start:

✨ You feel unfulfilled or drained by your current situation.
✨ You daydream about living a completely different life.
✨ You’re stuck in repetitive patterns that feel more like “surviving” than living.
✨ The only thing keeping you where you are is fear.

If any of these hit home, it doesn’t mean that you’ve done anything wrong or that you’ve failed, it’s your soul whispering that it’s time for more.

How to Start Over in Your 30s

Here’s where the magic begins- start by asking yourself these questions:

What do you want your days to feel like?
What excites you?
What would make you feel alive again?

Notice I didn’t say “what job title do you want” or “what city should you move to.” Because the truth is, the feeling comes first. When you’re clear on how you want life to feel, the practical details start to fall into place. You could start with just thinking about these questions and starting to jot some thoughts down. Even if its just single words, bullet points or full on stream of consciousness on the page.

If you regularly journal, then this is a great prompt to start this reflection journey: If I wasn’t afraid, what would I do differently?

Practical Steps to Begin Again

If you’re ready to start over in your 30s, here are some gentle but powerful steps to guide you:

1. Get clear on your desires — focus on the feelings you’re craving, not just the external goals.
2. Release the “perfect timeline.” You’re not behind. At 30, 40, or 70, it’s never too late.
3. Take small, intentional steps. Big change doesn’t happen overnight. Break it down into manageable shifts.
4. Find supportive communities. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you.
5. Trust the process. Fear and doubt will show up — but so will growth and freedom.
6. Give yourself permission to pivot. You’re allowed to rewrite the script as many times as you need (its your life after all!)

Starting over in your 30s is often a very necessary act of self-love. I just want you to remember that you’re not behind. You’re not too late. You are exactly where you need to be to begin again.

So let this be your permission slip to dream bigger, take the leap, and create a life that feels aligned, joyful, and yours. Because you deserve nothing less.

You have got this.

Liv x