30 Days Self-Reinvention Challenge
- Laura Downs
- Aug 29
- 7 min read
Sometimes in life we just need to start over and reinvent our entire appearance, personality, and the way we show up in the world.
Perhaps you've just gone through a nasty breakup, a stressful season, or maybe life has just been a little stagnant recently.
In 1 month, you can totally reinvent yourself and start fresh. Here's what I would do:
Day 1: Get clear on your new self - how you will think, speak, dress, and see the world.
Spend this day getting crystal clear on the new vibe you want to embody. Create a vision board to hang somewhere you will see every day. Personally, I like making my vision board into my phone lockscreen.
Once you have gotten crystal clear on the vision of your new life, spend around 11 minutes everyday either in the morning or right before you fall asleep (or both) scripting outloud how grateful you are to embody and live the life you want.
Day 2: Take note of all the people in your life who thrive on chaos and tell them you are done.
These are the friends who dump all of their drama on you with no reciprocation. These are the old exes and lovers who randomly pop back up in your DMs from time to time. These are the cousins that constantly ask you for money to feed their bad decisions.
Your energy is being actively drained by keeping these connections in your life. It's time to set hard boundaries and leave these people in the past.
Day 3: Stop feeding into your own addictions, negative patterns, and problems.
It's time for you to stop watching tarot readings on when that toxic ex will return. It's time for you to stop complaining that you want to be more active without getting off the couch. It's time to stop complaining about how much you hate your job and boss. It's time to stop trying to get your partner to change when they won't.
Accept your reality at face-value and make appropriate changes as opposed to venting out your frustrations and not making any real-world change.
Day 4: Donate any clothes in your wardrobe that feels tied to the "old you".
Any clothes that do not spark the joy and confidence of the new you is ready to be released. The new you is not trudging around in ill-fitted, stained clothes with holes in them. Belongings carry energy, and the clothes on your back have such a strong influence over your day, whether you realize it or not.
Day 5: Make an appearance change or buy 1 new outfit that communicates that you are embodying the new version of yourself.
You are really going to start feeling the shift in timelines when you literally, physically show up in the world as a new you.

Day 6: Double down on your plan to resist any old habits, patterns, or relationships that try to pull you back.
You will notice that when you truly start to step into a more aligned version of yourself, that is when people and feelings and patterns from the past will come out of the woodwork to try to pull you back into their drama. Have a plan to acknowledge and resist this process if the past does not fit into your new vision of life.
Day 7: Convince yourself that the person you are becoming is greater than the person you once were.
Do affirmations, scripting, or whatever else you have to in order to stay in alignment with the new self that you are embodying.
Day 8: Create a new playlist and stop listening to songs that remind you of your old story.
Music is powerful, it can pull us back into the energy and headspace we were in when those songs were most listened-to. Create a new playlist for this new chapter in your life.
Day 9: Shift your environment - rearrange, redecorate, or travel somewhere new.
Shifting your environment will shift your mind. You are breaking up the old patterns, the old visuals, and creating a fresh start for yourself.

Day 10: Set 1 goal that defines the new you.
Perhaps the new you is a gym rat, a successful business person, a runner, an artist, a writer. Whatever your biggest desire is right now, set a goal that you work on daily to become that person.
If your goal is to be someone successful on social media for example, you are going to start posting daily vlogs or going on daily photo walks.
Day 11: Unfollow anyone from your past who no longer aligns with you, follow people who embody the traits you wish to attract.
Even if it is family, old friends, people you used to go to school with - what you consume, you become. For example, I unfollowed everyone I had a falling out with, people I went to school with but never talked to, and content creators who are out of alignment with my vision. This ended up being hundreds of people.
Day 12: Make daily joy, laughter, and lightheartedness a priority.
Find a way to have fun every single day. Do one thing that brings you pleasure, even if it's not "productive". Feed your inner child every single day so your energy does not grow heavy and bitter with adult responsibilities and loss.
Day 13: Make movement a daily requirement.
Whether you are lifting weights, going for a walk, a run, a swim, a bike ride, or something else - physical movement is a core necessity for every single human on the planet. Without it, you will feel like shit, mentally and physically. Period.
Day 14: Go on a mini-adventure every day.
Whether you are just going to a new cafe to get coffee to-go, just running your usual errands, meeting with a friend, or going on a full-blown day trip - make time every day to break free from your normal routine and infuse small doses of novelty into your life.
Doing this will keep your energy open to new people, opportunities, and ideas to come into your life.
Day 15: Write or speak from your future-self's perspective every day.
Tap into the frequency of who you want to embody every single day. Doing this in the morning right after you wake up will boost your mood everyday. Doing this before bed will help you map out your next actions.

Day 16: Tap into what you CAN do as opposed to what you don't have.
For example, if you want to manifest new love, focus on nurturing the friendships and relationships you already have. If you want more money, take action on the ideas and actions that will bring you there instead of staying stuck in the mental prison of "why hasn't this happened yet?"
Revisit daily gratitude and action every day.
Day 17: Find a signature scent or look for the new you.
Similar to music, scents can trigger certain energies or memories. Invest in a high-quality perfume or cologne for the new you and wear it daily.
Perhaps the new you has a new signature style as well. Maybe now you are the type of person who always has manicured nails, or a lipstick color, or a certain aesthetic.
Day 18: Begin showing up, sharing your life, and being seen - even if it's imperfect.
Whether you are sharing daily snippets of your life online everyday or actually sharing what's on your heart, mind, and soul with your loved ones and budding connections - the new you has an important perspective to share with the world. The new you demands to be seen and take up space, unapologetically.
Day 19: Tap in spiritually, every single day.
Whether you are giving an offering at your alter, meditating regularly, daily stretches in the sunshine, energy cleanses, or prayer - lock in every single day.
Day 20: Surround yourself with beauty.
Treat your environment as a shrine to your own beauty, each object holds a vibration that influences your mood. Surround yourself with art, music, plants, friends, and life.

Day 21: Get started on 1 thing you've been avoiding for years.
This might be the most crucial thing. Getting started is the hardest part. Just do it today.
Day 22: Master your morning and evening routines.
Craft a new routine that actually supports the person you’re becoming. Start your mornings with intentional action (movement, journaling, affirmations, etc.) and create a wind-down ritual at night (reflection, gratitude, unplugging). Routine anchors your reinvention.
Day 23: Do something that scares you.
Fear is often a compass toward growth. This could be making a bold ask, starting a hard conversation, attending an event alone, or putting yourself out there in a way you’ve been resisting. Confidence builds in the discomfort.
Day 24: Upgrade your money-mindset and habits.
The new you deserves financial empowerment. Open a savings account, automate a transfer, create a money affirmation practice, or set up a plan to pay off debt. Even a small action creates momentum.
Get crystal-clear about what your budget looks like, remove any unneccessary expenses, and increase your financial literacy if need be.
Day 25: Strengthen your body.
Choose one new physical challenge to symbolize your resilience. This could be holding a plank longer, running your fastest mile, lifting heavier weights, or committing to a consistent practice like yoga. Push past your current limit.
Day 26: Reconnect with your REAL desires.
Ask yourself: "If no one were watching, no one were judging, and money weren't an issue, what would I be doing?" Journal and take one step today toward that desire.
Day 27: Deep clean and purge.
You’ve shifted your energy, now clear your physical space fully. Deep clean your home, car, digital files, and inbox. Delete old photos/messages that drag you into the past. Let the physical reflect your new mental clarity.

Day 28: Cultivate aligned community.
Reinvention doesn’t last if you’re isolated. Reach out and strengthen 1–2 intentional connections, join a group, or put yourself in spaces where your new self thrives. The people around you shape your trajectory. Surround yourself with people who are also givers, lovers, healed, and inspiring.
Put yourself in communities that support your growth and joy.
Day 29: Celebrate & embody the new you that you've become.
Dress up, go out, take photos, or host a mini ritual/celebration to honor your transformation. Reflect on how far you’ve come in 29 days and embody the joy of your new life.
Day 30: Commit to your ongoing reinvention.
Write a personal manifesto or contract with yourself. State who you are now, what you stand for, and how you’ll keep growing. Place it somewhere visible. Reinvention is not a one-time event, it’s a lifestyle.
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