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

Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife

07/16/23 • 9 min

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.

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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Connect with me on LinkedIn @valeriemekki

07/16/23 • 9 min

Mindful Life Changes: Weekly Affirmations For Midlife - 9. Midlife: My Age Is An Asset Not A Limitation

Transcript

[00:00:00] Today's affirmation. My age is an asset, not a limitation. I bring a unique perspective, which sets me apart from others.
[00:00:09] Making a career change has its challenges, but doing it in your 40s can add another hurdle to overcome in your mind. At least that's how it was for me. I remember feeling that I've aged out of my profession, but also question, is it too late to start a new career?
[00:00:27] However, as I was going through the motions of my career changing journ

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