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· April 28, 2024

50. ‘When’ the Four-Letter Word That’s Holding You Back + Affirmation of Self-Empowerment

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Are you caught in a cycle of "When I... then I'll..." thinking? In today's episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast, we confront the "when" statements that are stealthily sabotaging your life's potential. Host Valerie Mekki empowers midlifers, especially women, to shed the procrastination and perfectionism often cloaked in these statements. From "When the kids are older, then I’ll..." to "When I have more money, then I’ll...", Valerie unpacks how these thoughts diminish our sense of self-worth and delay our dreams.

Replacing "when" with "what" can revolutionize your approach to daily living. This episode is not just about challenging your long-held beliefs but about transforming them. Valerie guides you through turning passive waiting into active engagement with life's possibilities. She provides practical steps to shift from dreaming to doing by asking empowering questions like "What do I want for myself right now?" and "What small step can I take today towards my dream?"

Join us as we flip the script from waiting for the perfect time to seizing the present moment with powerful affirmations and actionable advice. Don't miss this transformative journey towards living a life filled with purpose and passion, starting today.

Show Notes  & Chapters:

[00:00:00] Start

[00:00:42] Intro 

[00:02:00] Common when statements

[00:04:26] By replacing ‘When’ with ‘What’

[00:05:49] Start of the affirmation

[00:08:40] End of affirmation 

[00:08:52] Making your affirmations S.T.I.C.K.Y 

[00:10:06] End

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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