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· July 30, 2023

11. Affirmation For Growth: I Am Open To Life’s Lessons

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Life is full of twists and turns, and major transitions like a career change can be challenging. We all encounter moments of frustration, mistakes, and unforeseen obstacles. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery?

In this transformative episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki, shares valuable insights on how to shift our perspective during challenging times. Rather than falling into a spiral of self-blame or giving up, she encourages listeners to ask powerful questions: "What am I learning here? What is life trying to teach me?"

By adopting this mindfulness practice, we can break free from negativity and find new dimensions of ourselves. Every setback becomes a chance to learn more about yourself and an opportunity to gain personal and professional growth.  

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:11] Intro to episode

[00:00:42] Intro to affirmation

[00:01:11] What do you do when life throws a curveball at you?

[00:01:56] Asking the right questions to ourselves

[00:03:18] Begin the affirmation

[00:03:29] Start with a body scan

[00:03:46] Memorize the affirmation

[00:04:27] Recite the affirmation out loud

[00:05:07] Visualize the affirmation in action

[00:06:14] End of affirmation

[00:07:07] How to make your affirmations sticky

[00:08:05] 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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