Why You Lose Your Personality As You Get Older

Ever felt like you’re slowing losing or have already lost vibrant, quirky self, and energetic self in social situations?

You used to have “it,” and now you don’t.

Like you’re morphing into a background character of your own life story?

I want to dive into this with you so you can understand, reignite your spark.

The Vanishing Act: Where Did You Go?

Picture this: You’re at a lively gathering, but instead of joining the banter, you’re nodding along, feeling… invisible.

It’s not just shyness; it’s like your inner voice hit the mute button. Why is that?

Confidence: The Secret Sauce

Confidence is your personal superpower.

It’s the mojo that fuels your opinions, actions, and that unmistakable you-ness.

When it dwindles, you might feel like a sidekick instead of the hero.

And guess what?

As we age, life’s curveballs can shake that confidence, making us retreat into our shells.

More experiences can sometimes make our confidence WORSE if we perceive the outcome of it the wrong way.

Why Does Aging Mess with your Mojo?

It’s not aging on its own that messes with your mojo.

Aging isn’t just about laugh lines and wisdom; it can mess with your personality too.

Studies show that as we age, traits like openness and extraversion can take a nosedive, while agreeableness might get a boost.

It’s like your personality playlist is on shuffle, and completely out of your control.

Life comes with plot twists and barriers that get in the way of our expectations of an “amazing life”

Career changes, health hiccups, loss of loved ones, or even just the daily grind. It can make us feel like we’re losing touch with ourselves.

It’s like wearing shoes that don’t fit; over time, it wears you down.

Let’s Reclaim Your Spotlight

Feeling like an extra in your own movie? Let’s flip the script.

• Strut Your Stuff: Walk tall, take up space, and let the world know you’re here. Confidence isn’t just a feeling; it’s a stance.
• Share Your Story: Don’t wait for the perfect moment or the perfect question. Jump into conversations with your passions and watch the magic happen.
• Embrace the New: Try that salsa class, pick up the guitar, or start that blog. New experiences can reignite your zest for life.
• Do it with play: Bring a playful attitude back into your day to day life. Stop taking your life so seriously, you leave this world with nothing.

With a dash of confidence and a sprinkle of spontaneity, you can keep your unique flavor alive and kicking.

Stay bold, stay playful, and most importantly, stay you.

Much love,

Shawn “Sheshn” Heshmatpour