How to Rediscover Yourself When Life Forces You to Start Over | Fei Ma | TEDxWest Vancouver Women

As we age, we often resist change, equating who we are with what we know, until life shifts unexpectedly. This can happen at any age, leaving us feeling new in a familiar world. Such moments, though challenging, offer a rare chance to redefine ourselves. For the speaker, this moment arrived after moving to Canada. Previously a principal and operations manager in China, overseeing 300 staff and 3,000 children, she felt vital. In Canada, she found herself without work, managing only her daughter's schedule. This shift, common for many women after moving, becoming parents, or changing jobs, left her feeling lost and without purpose. She embarked on a journey of rediscovery, starting with learning English and new hobbies like golf and tennis to regain the feeling of learning. She then delved into social media, independently learning video production and sharing her experiences. This led to an unexpected discovery: joining an English coaching program. Despite the difficulty, she embraced being a student again, growing immensely. Her experience taught her that openness to learning is key to moving forward. Rediscovery keeps us active and alive. When life changes, we are not starting from zero; we possess the power to create and achieve anew. We can always rediscover ourselves.