3️⃣ Signs You’re Ready to Pivot... Even if Everyone Thinks You’re Crazy!


Voices from Upstream

Unfiltered stories from those who refuse to follow the current.

Happy Friday Reader!

Sometimes the world tells you to stay in your lane, but deep down you know you’ve outgrown it. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, craving change, or feeling like the “safe” path is actually the riskiest one - you might already be ready.

Here are 3️⃣ clear signs it’s time to stop waiting for permission and start rewriting the rules on your own terms:

  1. You feel restless, even when things look “good” on paper. That quiet itch isn’t boredom - it’s your intuition telling you there’s more.
  2. You can’t stop imagining a different life. Daydreaming turns into planning, and planning turns into action.
  3. Fear and excitement show up together. If your next step feels terrifying and exhilarating, that’s a powerful clue you’re heading the right way.

If any of these hit home, take it as your sign: the pivot isn’t reckless - it’s necessary. And if you’re ready to explore what living differently could look like for you, grab our FREE guide.


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Here’s to the pivots, the risks, and the lives built on your own terms. Until next time, keep questioning, keep exploring, and always keep flying upstream.

~ Luisa & Kristyn

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