“I don’t even know who I am anymore,” you whisper to the mirror. You’re not alone. A lot of us spend years building whole lives, then get to a “certain age” and start feeling like we’ve missed out on something important. The what-if’s can play on loop in the back of your mind making you feel disconnected, discontent, unhappy, and mad about it. If you stare at the ceiling at 3am while questioning all your life choices and feeling guilty for being ungrateful, this podcast is for you. We’re going to be talking about getting exactly what you want out of your next chapter. That starts with Midlife Clarity, because the crisis isn’t mandatory.
Each week on Midlife Clarity, author and mentor Monica Shell talks about how to reconnect with yourself, move beyond worries & fears, dissolve limits, and get what you really want out of life. Follow her on Facebook and join the Midlife Clarity Telegram channel to chat about your experiences. You can also email monica@mariesheffield.com to submit questions or topics you’d like to hear discussed in future episodes.
Your ability to transform is directly related to your psychological flexibility
Key premise: Our ability to adapt to changing circumstances is just as important as commitment and discipline, because corrections mean improvements and this is real life.
Why it’s important: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” - Mike Tyson
Having a plan going in is critical. But when something happens that’s not in the plan, many times we’ll freeze in fear. Heavy traffic, bad health diagnosis, slow business month, weather event, COVID. How you react to adversity (or even just different) defines you and your ability to persevere.
A deviation from the plan doesn’t mean failure. If adapting to changing circumstances moves you closer to where you want to be than checking off the box just to say you did it, then by adapting, you’ve made for an effective day.
20 May 2023
Imagining your future is better than remembering your past
You are much more likely to end up where you want to be when you focus on what you want your future to look like instead of what your past has looked like.
6 May 2023
Everything in life is cyclical
When you're on top the mountain, it won't stay that way forever. And when you're down in a valley, it won't stay that way forever.
Life is full of cycles and rhythms. Learn to be hopeful and prepared, and to work in cooperation with your own personal rhythms.
28 Apr 2023
Raising the floor is better than aiming for the ceiling
A few announcements, and still working on building some common language.
This week let's talk about playing chess instead of checkers, and making sustainable improvements for the long haul.
21 Apr 2023
Labels equal limits
Let's explore transformation principle #2 as we open up our minds to the possibility that the next chapter can be what we truly want it to be.
13 Apr 2023
You're a work in progress, not a finished product
Let's dig into some of the beliefs that might keep you from believing your next chapter can be everything you want.
This week we'll go deep on a principle of Transformation that can have a big impact on your progress: You are a work in progress, not a finished product. If you have trouble believing that, then you don't want to miss this episode.
8 Apr 2023
The questions in your head, and a few answers
If you've hit a spot in life where you're asking yourself things like "What's it all about?" "What's my purpose?" "Isn't there more to life than what I've done so far?" then you're in the right place.
Episode One lays the groundwork for our journey together by giving you some food for thought about this new chapter and what's possible.
Key takeaways:
You're not alone
It's not your fault
How you feel will change
Connecting with your Inner Trusted Advisor is key
Let's get started!
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