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· July 23, 2023

10. Fearless Affirmation: I Will Release The Grip Of Fear

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Fear can manifest in various ways, hindering our progress, and causing indecision and frustration. Physically, it may leave us tense and immobilized, preventing us from taking necessary action. But what if we could change our perspective on fear, freeing ourselves from its paralyzing grip and unlocking our true potential? 

In this episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast). Host Valerie Mekki shares insights on differentiating healthy fear from the fear that hampers personal growth. However, with the right approach, fear can become a driving force rather than an obstacle. Don't let fear dictate the pace of your journey. Learn how to embrace excitement, release fear's grip, and embark on a thriving career change with renewed passion and purpose. Let's take action with excitement and make your dream career into a reality.

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

[00:00:26] Today’s affirmation

[00:01:16] Fear is an inherent emotion in our nervous system

[00:01:52] An example of a healthy fear

[00:02:17] When fear kills progression

[00:02:52] A Harvard study turning fear into excitement

[00:04:00] Reframing fear into excitement

[00:04:48] Start of affirmation

[00:05:12] Memorizing the affirmation

[00:05:49] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself

[00:06:29] Visualize the affirmation

[00:07:15] End of affirmation

[00:07:36] Making your affirmations sticky

[00:08:00] Learn how to make your affirmation sticky

[00:09:00] End

Read the full study by Harvard Professor Allison Brooks;  Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety Into Excitement

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.

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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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