The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation

Ever heard the phrase, "Your perceptions shape your reality"? Well, it's true, and it all starts with your beliefs. Whether they're empowering or limiting, your beliefs steer your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. However you have more agency and control over your limiting beliefs. 

In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast), host Valerie Mekki explores the powerful impact of limiting beliefs on our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. She shares her personal journey of challenging limiting beliefs and rewriting the stories she told herself. Using a simple exercise of listing limiting beliefs and countering them with the truth and possibilities, she experienced a profound shift from agony and defeat to empowerment and hope. 

Valerie invites you to embrace an empowering affirmation of abundance: "I Release All Limiting Beliefs That Hold Me Back Because I Am Deserving of Success, Happiness, and Abundance in My Life."

Ready to rewrite your limiting beliefs and reclaim the life you deserve in middle age? Tune in now and embark on a transformational journey.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

Unlock the power of your breath in this episode of Mindful Life Changes podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast). Host Valerie Mekki unveils the secret to conquering stress and anxiety during life's challenging moments. Whether you're in the midst of a midlife challenge, career shift, or simply seeking inner calm, Valerie's insights into basic breathing exercises will change the game.

Discover how your breath can become your anchor to serenity, helping you navigate the ups and downs of life. Valerie explains how these practices train your body's relaxation response, making you more resilient in the face of stress. You'll learn beginner-friendly techniques like Pursed Lips Breathing and Belly Breathing, which not only connect your mind and breath but also engage your body, keeping distractions at bay.

If you're ready to conquer stress and embrace mindfulness,start your journey to a calmer, more focused you today by practicing these easy-to-follow-breathing exercises. 

Show Notes and Timestamps

[00:00:59] Intro to basic breath exercises episode

[00:01:39] Why is breath so important during times of change? 

[00:02:39] Training your body with breathing techniques 

[00:03:00] Tips to help ease you into a daily breathing practice effortlessly

[00:03:46] Tip number one: Start with the short and sweet approach

[00:04:04] Tip number two: Choose a specific time of day 

[00:04:43] Tip number three: Transitions between tasks

[00:05:12] Two breathing exercises 

[00:05:42] The Pursed Lips breathing

[00:07:35] The Belly Breathing

[00:10:47] Priming your mind and body with a body scan 

[00:11:50] End 

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

Flow state, that magical zone where time disappears and creativity thrives, isn't just a dream. Even in the midst of a career change, those moments of 'in the zone' are within reach. In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki, delves into the transformative power of flow state and how aligning actions with passion can lead to effortless accomplishments. 

We explore four essential rules for optimizing your flow state, from syncing your 'focus' time with your tasks to crafting a productive environment. Learn how music and specific sound frequencies can elevate your concentration. Plus, discover why multitasking might not be your productivity ally. It's all about doing smarter, not more. So, are you ready to embrace this empowering affirmation and unlock the path to your flow state? Let’s get into the zone.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:46] Intro of affirmation
[00:01:20] Finding time
[00:02:02] Four essential rules of setting yourself up for a flow state session. 
[00:02:38] Match your focus time to activity
[00:04:29] Set your environment up for success
[00:05:27] Listening to music and sounds
[00:06:30] Resist multitasking
[00:08:12] Priming your mind and body
[00:08:45] Memorize the affirmation
[00:09:03] Say the affirmation out loud
[00:09:49] Visualize the affirmation
[00:10:54] End of Affirmation
[00:11:27] How to make your affirmations sticky
[00:12:18] 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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

We've been taught to focus on career skills, sidelining what truly ignites our soul. Feeling stuck in your career? This isn't a mid-life crisis, and you don't need to quit your job tomorrow. This realization is a moment of rediscovering the light within you and paving the path to fulfillment and true authenticity. 

In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change), host Valerie Mekki, helps listeners rediscover what lights them up inside with an uplifting affirmation and unpack the guilt of spending time on this quest of discovery by replacing it with curiosity and excitement. We'll explore how those passions outside your nine-to-five can lead you closer to your authentic self. This isn't just about chasing dreams; it's about carving a path that resonates with who you truly are.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:50] Intro to the affirmation

[00:01:46] We were told to focus on the skills for the job, not our innate gifts and talents

[00:03:05] If you're feeling stuck in your career

[00:03:49] Make time for your rediscovery

[00:04:30] Priming your mind with a body scan

[00:04:54] Memorize the affirmation

[00:05:40] Say the affirmation out loud 

[00:06:24] Visualize the affirmatio

[00:07:38] Making your affirmations sticky

[00:08:18] How to make your affirmation sticky

[00:09:15] 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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

Words are powerful. They can lift you up and motivate your forward or tear you down and create non-starter moments. Negative self-talk can have a powerful effect not only on your mental wellness but also, how you show up and perform in life. Unfortunately, negative self-talk comes all too easily, but there are ways to catch yourself from this type of talk without missing a beat. 

Learn how to make simple changes in your language in this episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast), with host Valerie Mekki. She provides examples of the most common negative self-talk prompts, and how a simple change of words can make an impactful and positive difference to your mindset, and how you can take action in your career changing journey. She also shares a positive self-talk affirmation to help remind you to speak kinder to yourself with love and encouragement so those negative self-talk prompts begin to slowly fade away from your everyday language. 

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:53] Intro to the affirmation

[00:01:32] Words are powerful

[00:02:48] Most common negative self-talk prompts

[00:04:25] The language we use has a profound impact on our mindset and behavior

[00:05:52] Start of affirmation with a body scan

[00:06:26] Memorizing the affirmation

[00:07:08] Repeating the affirmation out loud

[00:07:56] Visualizing the affirmation 

[00:09:48] How to make your affirmation sticky

[00:11:06] 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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

Elevate your career changing journey with a growth mindset. Join host Valerie Mekki on the latest episode of Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change Podcast) as you’re guided through the exploration of the growth mindset. 

Discover how to turn setbacks into stepping stones, failures into opportunities, and challenges into brain-boosting exercises. Learn more about the studies and findings behind psychologist Dr. Carol S. Dweck's groundbreaking theory about mindsets and how it can reshape your career pivot experience. Tune in to unlock the affirmation and insights that will be a helpful guide for your journey toward career reinvention and growth.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:33] Intro: 

[00:01:02] Talk about setbacks after setbacks. 

[00:01:57] What is a growth mindset?

[00:02:18] Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

[00:03:23] The neuroscience behind a growth mindset

[00:04:25] You have a growth mindset 

[00:05:18] Start of the affirmation with a bodyscan. 

[00:05:56] Memorizing the affirmation 

[00:06:35] Say the affirmation outloud

[00:07:21] Visualize this affirmation 

[00:08:10] End of affirmation

[00:08:37] Making your affirmations sticky

[00:10:05] End

Want to learn more about Dr. Dweck's Harvard studies on mindsets? Check out this article from Mindset Health. 

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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

We all know that nagging voice that magnifies our flaws, undermines our potential, and fills us with self-doubt, especially during vulnerable moments like a career pivot. Meet your constant companion: the "inner critic." We all have one, that voice that loves to judge, doubt, and undermine us. But it’s time to set up some healthier boundaries and change the dialog between you and your inner critic. 

In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change), host Valerie Mekki, takes a closer look at the role the inner critic plays in our lives and the art of quieting it.  She shares powerful insights and three simple actions to transform your relationship with your inner critic. Learn how to identify your inner critic, engage in a compassionate dialogue, and replace negative thoughts with positive self-talk affirmations.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot or simply seeking personal growth, this transformative episode will help you cultivate self-compassion, rewire your thoughts, and transform your inner critic to be more like a wise sidekick on your journey towards changing careers.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:50] Today’s affirmation

[00:01:22] Who is your inner critic?

[00:02:04] You have more control and agency over your inner critic 

[00:02:43] Recognizing and identifying your inner critic 

[00:03:33] Create a dialogue with your inner critic

[00:04:40] Replace your negative thoughts with something better

[00:05:29] Practice and patience can transform your inner narrative 

[00:06:03] Start of affirmation with a body scan 

[00:06:26] Memorizing the affirmation

[00:07:02] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself 

[00:07:35] Visualization of the affirmation

[00:08:25] End of affirmation

[00:09:15] How to make your affirmation sticky

[00:10:02] 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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

 Life is full of twists and turns, and major transitions like a career change can be challenging. We all encounter moments of frustration, mistakes, and unforeseen obstacles. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery?

In this transformative episode of the Mindful Career Change Podcast, host Valerie Mekki, shares valuable insights on how to shift our perspective during challenging times. Rather than falling into a spiral of self-blame or giving up, she encourages listeners to ask powerful questions: "What am I learning here? What is life trying to teach me?"

By adopting this mindfulness practice, we can break free from negativity and find new dimensions of ourselves. Every setback becomes a chance to learn more about yourself and an opportunity to gain personal and professional growth. 

 

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:11] Intro to episode

[00:00:42] Intro to affirmation

[00:01:11] What do you do when life throws a curveball at you?

[00:01:56] Asking the right questions to ourselves 

[00:03:18] Begin the affirmation

[00:03:29] Start with a body scan

[00:03:46] Memorize the affirmation

[00:04:27] Recite the affirmation out loud

[00:05:07] Visualize the affirmation in action

[00:06:14] End of affirmation

[00:07:07] How to make your affirmations sticky

[00:08:05] 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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.

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.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.