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· July 2, 2023

7. Empowering Affirmation: This Layoff Does Not Define Me

Woman drinking coffee, contemplating about her layoff.

Prepare to navigate life after a layoff and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in the latest affirmation episode of the Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki guides you toward reclaiming your self-worth, embracing resilience, and recognizing the abundant value you bring to the professional world with this empowering affirmation: 'This Layoff Doesn’t Define Me. My Worth and Value Goes Beyond This Setback and I Have Still So Much To Offer.'

Valerie shares her personal journey of grappling with the emotional impact of a layoff and the subsequent feelings of shame and embarrassment. She encourages listeners to acknowledge these emotions but not assign them more significance than they deserve. She reframes life after a layoff as an opportunity for growth, emphasizing its potential to uncover hidden talents and ignite new passions. Join her on this transformative episode as she guides you toward reclaiming your value and finding new possibilities in the face of a layoff.

Show Notes and Timestamps:
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[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:42] Today’s affirmation

[00:01:08] Everyone says, don’t take it personal

[00:01:50] Grappling with my identity without a job.

[00:02:11] Having to face my family friends

[00:02:32] Normal thoughts that arise after being laid off

[00:03:09] A layoff as fertilizer for your career growth

[00:03:51] Priming your mind and body so you’re open to accepting this affirmation

[00:04:17] Imagine yourself writing this affirmation down

[00:04:56] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself

[00:05:41] Visualize yourself living out this affirmation in full color

[00:06:44] End of affirmation

[00:07:24] Learn how to make your affirmation sticky

[00:08:18] End

Curious to learn 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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Oh, hello! I'm Valerie, I know midlife can be a rollercoaster full of twists and turns. As a career change guide and mindfulness enthusiast, I'm passionate about helping women like you navigate this phase with more joy and less stress.

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