Discover why acknowledging your 'wins,' no matter how big or small, isn't just about feeling good—it's about sustaining momentum and well-being on your journey. In this inspiring episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast), join host Valerie Mekki as she explores the vital importance of recognizing and rewarding your achievements during a career change. With the affirmation for self-esteem, "I Am Proud of What I’ve Achieved and I Am Worthy of Joy and Celebration," Valerie delves into the often overlooked practice of self-reward and its critical role in preventing career change burnout.
Learn the science behind positive reinforcement, understand how it enhances learning and motivation, and explore practical ways to reward yourself. From taking breaks and journaling to personal acknowledgments and indulging in self-care, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to honor your hard work and foster a mindset of success and self-appreciation. Tune in for an enlightening journey towards recognizing your worth and the transformative power of celebrating your career-changing efforts.
Show Notes and Timestamps:
[00:01:13] Intro
[00:02:46] Positive reinforcement is more than just a feel-good strategy
[00:04:10] Ways to reward yourself with positive reinforcement
[00:06:22] Start of the affirmation
[00:08:32] End of affirmation
[00:09:35] Make your affirmations sticky
[00:10:33] End
Learn more about the 5 key roles/people to have in your inner circle for your career-changing journey with episode 26. If you’re curious about how to make your affirmations sticky, listen to episode 1 and I’ll walk you through how to make your affirmation practice a more effective and transformative tool for your career-changing journey.
Formerly known as the “Mindful Career Change Podcast,” I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers.
Follow the show @mindfullifechanges and DM a question or comment about the life transitions you’re going through too. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other midlifers navigate this everchanging and beautiful season of life.
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