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· July 9, 2023

8. Encouraging Affirmation: It’s OK Not To Be OK

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Discover the secret to inner peace by embracing imperfection and giving yourself some grace in the midst of chaos. It's time to give yourself a break and find your inner peace. Join host Valerie Mekki on the Mindful Life Changes podcast (formerly known as Mindful Career Change) as she reveals a powerful affirmation that applies to all of us, not just career changers.

In this episode, Valerie unveils the encouraging affirmation: "It’s OK Not To Be OK. I Am Giving Myself Some Grace To Get One Step Closer to My Inner Peace." Prepare to be enlighted as she shares practical insights and compassionate guidance to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Valerie dives deep into the three empowering parts of this affirmation. You'll learn how to accept that it's okay not to feel okay and give yourself permission to be human. Discover the beauty of embracing imperfection and letting go of the need to have it all figured out. Start your journey towards inner peace with this enlightening episode that could change the way you approach your career, relationships, and personal growth.

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

[00:00:40] Days when every corner of your life comes crashing down

[00:01:36] We all carry the weight of responsibility

[00:02:22] The first part of this affirmation

[00:02:48] The second part of this affirmation

[00:03:27] The third part of this affirmation

[00:03:56] Start affirmation with a body scan

[00:04:53] Repeat affirmation out loud

[00:05:46] Visualize this affirmation

[00:06:42] End of affirmation

[00:07:11] Make your affirmations sticky

[00:07:34] Learn how to do a proper body scan

[00:08:30] 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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