10. Transformative Affirmation: I Will Release The Grip Of Fear and I Am Excited For What Lies Ahead

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? <br/><br/>In this episode of 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 a reality.<br/><br/>Show Notes and Timestamps:<br/>===<br/><br/>[00:00:00] Intro<br/><br/>[00:00:26] Today’s affirmation<br/><br/>[00:01:16] Fear is an inherent emotion in our nervous system <br/><br/>[00:01:52] An example of a healthy fear <br/><br/>[00:02:17] When fear kills progression<br/><br/>[00:02:52] A Harvard study turning fear into excitement<br/><br/>[00:04:00] Reframing fear into excitement <br/><br/>[00:04:48] Start of affirmation<br/><br/>[00:05:12] Memorizing the affirmation<br/><br/>[00:05:49] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself<br/><br/>[00:06:29] Visualize the affirmation <br/><br/>[00:07:15] End of affirmation<br/><br/>[00:07:36] Making your affirmations sticky<br/><br/>[00:08:00] Learn how to make your affirmation sticky<br/><br/>[00:09:00] End<br/><br/>Read the full study by Harvard Professor Allison Brooks;  Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety Into Excitement<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Follow the show @themindfulcareerchange and leave a message or ask a question about changing careers. I might answer your question in one of the episodes to help you and other career changers.<br/>OR<br/>Connect with me on LinkedIn @valeriemekki