> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://achronicvoice.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Every Next Level of Your Life Will Demand a Different You - URL: https://achronicvoice.com/next-level-life/ - Published: 2017-02-11T07:51:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-28T18:04:36.000Z - Author: Sheryl Chan - Tags: Personal Development, Chronic Illness > “Every next level of your life will demand a different you.” > *\- Leonardo DiCaprio -* *\*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. *I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical advice.* Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding *any* new treatment protocols. This post may also contain affiliate links. It will cost you nothing to click on them. I will get a small referral fee from purchases you make, which helps with the maintenance of this blog. Read our* [***Privacy Policy***](https://achronicvoice.com/privacy-policy/)*page for more information. Thank you!* Pin to Your Personal Development & Life Journey Boards: ![Every Next Level of Your Life Will Demand a Different You. Read on: A Chronic Voice .com](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/every-next-level-your-life-will-demand-different-you.jpg) ## Who is ‘The Real You’, and What is the Next Level of Your Life? We often believe that we must remain true to ourselves throughout life. But there is a crucial difference between being true, and being intractable. Sometimes we avoid certain activities or thoughts because we think, "nah, this isn't me". We have painted a personal identity for others, and also for ourselves. Who are we, without something to believe in? Does this cause us to be stuck to certain ways of being and thinking, which prevent us from reaching the next level of our lives? Yet the current version of us - in this time, in this place, and in this circumstance - is bound to need an upgrade. The world is ever changing, especially in this day and age. We have yet to reach the full potential of who we can become. In that sense, if we don't experiment and work towards an improved build, then are we ‘truly ourselves’, or a mere fragment of it? Read Related Posts: - [Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth](https://achronicvoice.com/loss-of-identity-chronic-illness/) - [Finding Your Self Behind the Illness (Your Story Isn’t Over Yet)](https://achronicvoice.com/finding-self-behind-illness/) - [Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: 16 Takeaways with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/mans-search-for-meaning-chronic-illness/) - [I Have No Purpose in Life, and Therein Lies My Life Purpose](https://achronicvoice.com/i-have-no-purpose-in-life/) - [The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Prisons or Paths to Freedom](https://achronicvoice.com/stories-we-tell-ourselves-prisons-freedom/) Pin to Your Self-Awareness & Personal Growth Boards: ![“The current version of us - in this time, in this place, and in this circumstance - is bound to need an upgrade. We have yet to reach the full potential of who we can become.” - Sheryl Chan (A Chronic Voice)](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/current-version-upgrade-full-potential-become-sheryl-chan-achronicvoice-quote.jpg) ![“If we don’t experiment and work towards an improved build, then are we ‘truly ourselves’, or a mere fragment of it?” - Sheryl Chan (A Chronic Voice).](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/experiment-improved-build-truly-ourselves-fragment-quote.jpg) ## How This Quote Has Inspired My Perspective I suppose that that's what this quote by Leonardo diCaprio means to me for now. You are 'truly you' in this very moment, because it is where **all** potentials have crystallised. Of all the things that could have been, it has reached this very specific point, and that is pretty amazing! But from here on, the possibilities open up once again, and you have choices to make. If not of a physical capacity, then a mental one. So I urge you and me to pause and see how far we've come, ask of life what it demands from us, and then strive for it. This is essential for you to [**become a better, stronger and kinder person**](https://achronicvoice.com/you-dont-have-to-be-strong/). There is always room for self improvement not only in terms of knowledge, but also as a human being. Potential is endless, and every circumstance is a stepping stone towards the next level of your life. Read Related Posts: - [Life is a Long Process of Becoming Into…](https://achronicvoice.com/life-is-a-long-process-of-becoming-into/) - [The Secret of Change: Spend Your Energy Wisely with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/secret-of-change/) - [Chronic Illness Quotes to Inspire, Motivate, Grieve, Hope & Laugh About](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-quotes/) - [Keeping Up with the World: Why it’s Important Despite Pain](https://achronicvoice.com/keeping-up-despite-pain/) - [Are You a Capable Person? What Does That Even Mean?](https://achronicvoice.com/capable-person-meaning/) Pin to Your Inspirational Quote & Personal Development Boards: ![Presence. “The present moment is where all potentials have crystallised, and that is pretty amazing! But from here on out, our possibilties open up once again, and we have choices to make.”](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/presence-present-moment-potentials-possibilities-choices.jpg) ![Every Next Level of Your Life Will Demand a Different You](https://cdn.achronicvoice.com/every-next-level-of-your-life-demand-different-you.jpg) ### Comments Archives: Comments imported from previous WordPress site. - [ Carrie Kellenberger ](https://www.myseveralworlds.com/2020/06/15/volunteer-work-when-you-are-chronically-ill/) Jun 17, 2020 A beautiful and inspiring posts. So many great visuals here too, Sheryl. You always impress me! - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jun 20, 2020 Thanks Carrie. I should say that about you – you always blow my mind with your multiple talents!!! - [ Shruti Chopra ](https://allthingsendometriosis.com) Jun 11, 2020 I didn’t even know I needed to think this and after reading this post I have realised I needed this. I’ll need to really think this one through. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jun 12, 2020 Thanks Shruti! It’s an intriguing topic to me, too. Happy to discuss perspectives and ideas anytime! 🙂 - Katie Clark Jun 11, 2020 I love my new desktop image w/quote that will inspire me each day! I chose the reflection image. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jun 12, 2020 Thanks so much for downloading and actually using it…I feel like it was worth it! Haha. - Holly Jun 10, 2020 This is a beautiful and inspiring post! I am definitely at a new stage in my life and adjusting to this next stage has been a struggle! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jun 12, 2020 I am sorry to hear about the struggles…I do hope you pull through okay, and I know you will do so with such grace. Sending lots of love and energy. - [ Samantha DeCosmo ](https://apurposeinpain.com) Jun 10, 2020 This is so true. We are constantly growing as we live and learn. Thanks for the beautiful wallpapers of such a great quote! - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jun 14, 2020 Thanks for reading and commenting, Samantha! Yes constant growth is vital in life, if we want to reach our full potential 🙂 Wishing you well! - Nikki Albert Apr 14, 2020 People think their self-identity is solid through time but it isn’t… it isn’t designed to be. And that means we can change a lot of who we are which is a good thing I think. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Apr 18, 2020 Yes I totally agree, Nikki! I think it’s liberating to be able to change at any moment we want! And self-identity is a tricky thing, it can make you, but also trap you. I think the one lesson we learn as chronic illness folks who get stripped of it is finding that out, and who we really are and what matters. For healthy folk who are able to still tie themselves down to a forced or false sense of self-identity, they may never understand this. - Jho Pasquin Apr 5, 2020 I so agree…as we move forward let’s try to achieve the better version of ourselves. This is a great reminder for all of us. Thank you. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Apr 5, 2020 Thank you Jo for the support. One small step at a time! 🙂 - [ April Key C. Rode ](https://www.rodesontheroad.com/) Mar 31, 2020 I’m glad to read this and that’s what I needed today. Great reflection to ourselves. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Apr 1, 2020 Thanks April, glad it was a useful read for you. Hope you’re keeping safe and that you and your family are doing well in these trying times xxx - Lisa Marie Alioto Mar 22, 2020 I love that quote Sheryl – its so true. WE all live, learn, grow and evolve and our “you” changes along the way! - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Mar 23, 2020 Thanks Lisa, I love it too! I suppose there is SO much freedom to change in life that we don’t allow ourselves to because of preconceived notions of who we are, where we come from, societal expectations, and so much more x - [ jojo vito ](https://thehappytrip.com/2016/01/panagbenga-festival-2016-schedule-of-activities/) Jan 30, 2020 This is so true. we need to level up each time we face a new facet of our life. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jan 30, 2020 Hi Jojo, yes indeed. We are human and continuously learning and evolving. Let’s grow into something that’s of real worth and value 🙂 - Melissa Cushing Dec 29, 2019 I am so very much loving and appreciating this truthful post that speaks volumes to me. It is all so very true and love the pics too 😉 - Alice Jul 30, 2019 Such wise words, and so true. Love the images you’ve created 🙂 - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Jul 30, 2019 Thanks Alice! Haha they were made a long time ago, so maybe not the best looking or optimised for now :p :p - Jayne Sep 18, 2017 Nice! X - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Sep 18, 2017 Thanks Jayne! x - Ava Meena Feb 13, 2017 Lovely point and images! - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Feb 13, 2017 Thanks Ava! 🙂 - [ Kat ](https://writerkatgn.wordpress.com) Feb 13, 2017 I love this! I totally agree. I always struggled with the idea of “being true to myself” for this very reason. “Myself” is constantly evolving, and each stage starts before you even know it’s coming. - [ Sheryl Chan ](https://achronicvoice.com/) Feb 13, 2017 Yes, I think too often I try, and even believe, that I am a certain characteristic. But I also think I’m missing out on a lot of opportunities in life because I have already closed my mind to new possibilities. So this is just a little reminder to myself to stay open minded, be curious, and explore. We only life once, after all! 🙂 **Start a new conversation in the Member Comments below!**