Sometimes, life whispers that change is needed. Other times, it shouts.

There are moments when we feel like we’ve hit a dead end. As if, the way things are going, life isn’t leading anywhere. It’s a strange mix of hopelessness and certainty: this cannot continue like this. You may not know exactly how things need to change, but you know they must.

If you’ve been feeling this way, it’s likely that life is pushing you towards reinvention. But how do you know for sure? Here are five undeniable signs.