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

07/09/23 • 8 min

Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife

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.
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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.
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7. Empowering Affirmation: This Layoff Does Not Define Me

Prepare to navigate life after a layoff and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in the latest affirmation episode of the Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki guides you toward reclaiming your self-worth, embracing resilience, and recognizing the abundant value you bring to the professional world with this empowering affirmation: 'This Layoff Doesn’t Define Me. My Worth and Value Goes Beyond This Setback and I Have Still So Much To Offer.'
Valerie shares her personal journey of grappling with the emotional impact of a layoff and the subsequent feelings of shame and embarrassment. She encourages listeners to acknowledge these emotions but not assign them more significance than they deserve. She reframes life after a layoff as an opportunity for growth, emphasizing its potential to uncover hidden talents and ignite new passions. Join her on this transformative episode as she guides you toward reclaiming your value and finding new possibilities in the face of a layoff.
Show Notes and Timestamps:
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[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:42] Today's affirmation
[00:01:08] Everyone says, don't take it personal
[00:01:50] Grappling with my identity without a job.
[00:02:11] Having to face my family friends
[00:02:32] Normal thoughts that arise after being laid off
[00:03:09] A layoff as fertilizer for your career growth
[00:03:51] Priming your mind and body so you're open to accepting this affirmation
[00:04:17] Imagine yourself writing this affirmation down
[00:04:56] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself
[00:05:41] Visualize yourself living out this affirmation in full color
[00:06:44] End of affirmation
[00:07:24] Learn how to make your affirmation sticky
[00:08:18] 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.

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9. Midlife: My Age Is An Asset Not A Limitation

Break free from limitations about your age and unlock your full career potential in this episode of Mindful Life Changes (Formerly knowns as the Mindful Career Change) Podcast. Host Valerie Mekki shares her personal experience of overcoming age-related doubts and successfully transitioning careers in her 40s. She introduces the concept of crystalized intelligence, which refers to the wisdom and expertise accumulated over time, and explains how it can be leveraged to achieve long-term success in your new career.

In addition, you’ll learn about another type of intelligence called fluid intelligence that we all have access to, as long as you’re open to learning and facing new challenges head-on along the way. Valerie highlights the value of combining crystalized and fluid intelligence in career pivots as a foundation for adapting to a new profession. You’re invited to embrace your unique perspective and recognize your age as an asset, not a limitation, on your career changing journey.
Show Notes and Timestamps:

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[00:00:00] Today’s Affirmation

[00:00:49] Intro

[00:01:36] Feeling aged out of my old profession.

[00:01:59] I discovered the concept of crystallized intelligence.

[00:02:12] What is crystallized intelligence?

[00:02:24] What is fluid intelligence?

[00:03:16] Can we have both?

[00:04:04] Example of my experience of leveraging both
[00:04:50] I invite you to have a moment of clarity for yourself.

[00:05:01] Start by priming your mind and body

[00:05:34] Begin affirmation

[00:06:10] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself

[00:06:53] Visualize the affirmation

[00:07:33] Repeat the affirmation one last time

[00:07:49] End of the affirmation

[00:08:30] How to make your affirmation sticky

[00:09:26] 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.

Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife - 8. Encouraging Affirmation: It's OK Not To Be OK

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Ep.8_Encouraging Affirmation: It's OK Not To Be OK

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[00:00:00] Today's affirmation, it's okay not to be okay. I'm giving myself some grace to get one step closer to my inner peace. When creating affirmations for this podcast. My intention is with career changes in mind always. However, this particular affirmation is not only exclusive to those going through a career change.

[00:00:23] It applies to all of us who are navigating the complexities and responsibilities of life.