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· January 5, 2025

86. Feel Lighter This Year—Affirmation For Letting Go of Old Habits, Thoughts and Identities

woman at peace letting go and trusting the process

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of creating New Year goals and resolutions? Like many of us, you might find yourself caught in the cycle of ambitious goal-setting planning, but with midlife, you never know what unexpected curve balls that could derail your carefully crafted roadmap. In this episode, host Valerie Mekki shares her own transformative journey of letting go after receiving an unexpected call about her father's hospitalization—a moment that challenged her relationship with control and long-term planning. 

Discover the liberating practice of intentionally releasing what no longer serves you, as Valerie guides you through four practical strategies to identify and let go of burdensome patterns, limiting beliefs, and outdated priorities. Through a powerful guided affirmation practice, you'll learn how to create space for new growth and possibilities in your life, starting with the simple yet profound act of releasing just one thing that's holding you back. Whether you're in a season of rediscovery, career transition, or personal transformation, this episode offers a gentle reminder that sometimes moving forward requires leaving something behind.

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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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