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How to Find Joy & Purpose in Midlife: Every Women's Guide · Create The Best Me

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  Carmen Hecox: Welcome to Create the Best Me.
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  Carmen Hecox: I am Carmen Hecox, a personal development coach, and I am so excited to be connecting with you today.
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  Carmen Hecox: Whether you're listening to the podcast or joining us on YouTube, my goal is to help women navigate through midlife challenges with compassion, inspiration, and empowering conversations.
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  Carmen Hecox: Each week we'll dive into thought-provoking topics, designed to build self-confidence, overcome invisible women's syndrome, and find the courage to create the best version of yourself.
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  Carmen Hecox: I'll also be joined by expert guest who will share the wisdom and insights, so make yourself comfortable and let's embark on this journey together.
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  Carmen Hecox: Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain in your midlife years?
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  Carmen Hecox: You are not alone, my friend.
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  Carmen Hecox: Many women struggle with the challenges and changes that come with midlife, but it doesn't have to be a crisis.
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  Carmen Hecox: In this episode, we will explore the common problems that women face during this time and provide practical solutions for finding joy and purpose in the second half of life.
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  Carmen Hecox: But before we begin, my name is Carmen Hecox and I am your host and personal development coach here at Create The Best Me.
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  Carmen Hecox: If you are new to the show, I just wanna say welcome and invite you to subscribe so that I can continue to provide encouragement and inspiration.
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  Carmen Hecox: If you are not new, welcome back my friend.
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  Carmen Hecox: I am so glad you are here.
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  Carmen Hecox: Women in midlife encounter a unique set of challenges that can be difficult to navigate.
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  Carmen Hecox: Physical changes, relationship shifts and career transitions are some of the most common issues we as women face during this period.
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  Carmen Hecox: As women, when we enter this age range, we may experience hormonal changes and physical ailments that can limit our ability to carry out everyday activities.
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  Carmen Hecox: These changes can range from menopause symptoms such as hot flash, night sweats, and fatigue, or joint pain due to decline in hormones.
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  Carmen Hecox: Our relationships also shift in midlife as our children become adults, our parents age or pass away friends relocate for work or personal reasons and romantic relationships change due to divorce or other circumstances.
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  Carmen Hecox: In addition, we women also find ourselves facing professional transitions, such as returning to work after taking a break for child rearing, considering retirement options, or seeking new job opportunities later in life.
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  Carmen Hecox: At midlife, many women experience feelings of disappointment, inadequacy due to social expectations and cultural messages that have been ingrained in us since childhood.
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  Carmen Hecox: We are often expected to be successful, have a fulfilling job, marry the right person, have children, build a home, and it can be easy to feel like we're falling short if any of these milestones are not achieved.
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  Carmen Hecox: Self-esteem and self-worth play an important role in midlife well-being.
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  Carmen Hecox: Feeling good about ourselves is integral in living a healthy, successful life during this stage of life.
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  Carmen Hecox: Unfortunately, many women in midlife struggle with low self-esteem due to age and other life changes that can impact our sense of self.
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  Carmen Hecox: This lack of confidence can have serious implications for our overall mental and physical.
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  Carmen Hecox: Fortunately, there are strategies that we can use to improve our self-confidence and acceptance.
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  Carmen Hecox: For many of us, our personal values and priorities are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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  Carmen Hecox: We take on more tasks than we can realistically handle, have a hard time saying no when asked for help by ignoring or bury our own needs in the process.
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  Carmen Hecox: Finding a balanced life that aligns with our true values and priorities is the key to living an authentic life.
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  Carmen Hecox: It is important to be mindful of how much energy you spend on tasks or activities that don't align with your core values or priorities.
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  Carmen Hecox: This is why it is important to have actionable solutions in place that enable you to regularly stop and reflect on your own personal values and priorities that can help you make conscious changes in your life that align with what matters with you most.
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  Carmen Hecox: Self-care is an essential part of life that can come in many forms.
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  Carmen Hecox: Nourishing the body, mind, spirit requires time to prioritize your individual needs.
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  Carmen Hecox: Exercise, meditation and engaging in hobbies are some of the activities that can help create a balance between physical health, mental wellbeing, and spiritual growth.
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  Carmen Hecox: Any form of exercise or movement can improve your physical strength and give you a chance to disconnect from life stressors.
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  Carmen Hecox: Meditation gives you the opportunity to use mindful techniques that can provide greater insights into your thoughts and feelings.
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  Carmen Hecox: And finally engaging in hobbies such as painting or writing can boost your creativity while providing a positive distraction from any current struggles that you may be experiencing.
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  Carmen Hecox: And having a listening ear to talk to can have many benefits.
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  Carmen Hecox: It can help you process your thoughts, navigate stressful times, and bring clarity when making decisions.
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  Carmen Hecox: If you are feeling overwhelmed or undervalued in your personal or career, seeking out the right people for support can be the answer to help you feel more at ease and empowered with their wise counsel and kindhearted presence supportive relationships are sure to bring comfort during difficult times.
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  Carmen Hecox: And don't be afraid to reach out if you're feeling alone.
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  Carmen Hecox: Finding companionship in those who genuinely care about your wellbeing when facing difficult times is essential to have a supportive network of friends, family, and professionals who can provide encouragement and solace.
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  Carmen Hecox: No one should have to go through this life struggle alone.
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  Carmen Hecox: That is why it is crucial to seek out relationships that will listen without judgment and offer helpful advice.
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  Carmen Hecox: Life's daily challenges can often discourage you from trying new things.
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  Carmen Hecox: You may feel uncertain or scared of the unknown outcome, but my friend, taking small risks and trying new things can help you grow and learn more about yourself.
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  Carmen Hecox: It doesn't have to be a huge leap; even small risks like talking to strangers or learning new skills can bring positive results.
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  Carmen Hecox: Doing something that scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable will help you gain, confidence and courage.
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  Carmen Hecox: Doing something that scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable, will help you gain confidence and courage, as well as potentially introduce you to new opportunities and experiences you hadn't considered before.
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  Carmen Hecox: Growth is an essential part of life.
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  Carmen Hecox: So embracing small risks can help open up doors for personal development in many areas of your life.
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  Carmen Hecox: And finally, gratitude and focusing on the things that bring you joy and fulfillment are an essential aspect of a healthy, balanced life.
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  Carmen Hecox: Practicing gratitude encourages you to take time to be thankful for what you have in your life instead of dwelling on the things that you don't have.
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  Carmen Hecox: Focusing on those joyful moments can help you appreciate how far you've come and provide motivation to work, towards your future goals.
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  Carmen Hecox: Living with an attitude of thankfulness helps you put your life into perspective and reminds us that there's always something to be grateful for.
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  Carmen Hecox: It allows you to cultivate deeper connections with others as well as yourself.
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  Carmen Hecox: It also gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment in life.
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  Carmen Hecox: Paying attention to what brings contentment into your life helps you discover your true passion and guides you along a meaningful path.
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  Carmen Hecox: So to wrap things up, I talked about the importance of stopping what you are doing and reflecting on your values and your priorities.
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  Carmen Hecox: Secondly, I discussed an essential part of life is incorporating any of the three different kinds of self-care activities.
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  Carmen Hecox: I also discussed the importance of building supportive relationships.
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  Carmen Hecox: And then I explained why it is extremely important that we continue to step out of our comfort zones and challenge ourselves to take risks as it promotes personal growth.
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  Carmen Hecox: And last but not least, living a life of gratitude, being grateful for what you do have as opposed to dwelling on the things that you don't have.
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  Carmen Hecox: Midlife can be an incredibly challenging and overwhelming time for many women.
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  Carmen Hecox: However, it can also be a time of profound growth, self-discovery and personal transformation.
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  Carmen Hecox: Practical solutions such as self-reflection, self-care, self-acceptance, and taking small steps toward personal growth can help you improve the quality of life during this period and bring joy and purpose back into the picture.
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  Carmen Hecox: We must remember that we are not alone in our struggles and should never hesitate to reach out for support when needed.
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  Carmen Hecox: If you want to hear more about self-care, I recommend you listen to episode 003 where I interview Shane Adamson, a marriage and family therapist who provides tips, strategies, and downloadable guides to help you understand your emotions.
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  Carmen Hecox: Or if you want to learn more about finding your purpose, I recommend you listen to episode 0 0 4, where I interview Janet Zavala, an author, and transformational coach who talks about finding clarity and purpose.
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  Carmen Hecox: But don't worry, I will provide links to those episodes and my first episode, episode 0 0 1, where I talk about getting out of your comfort zone.
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  Carmen Hecox: If you'd like to obtain copies of today's transcript, head on over to createthebestme.com/ep006.
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  Carmen Hecox: And just remember this friends, you are not alone.
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  Carmen Hecox: I am here to provide encouragement.
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  Carmen Hecox: So until next time, have a fantastic day.
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  Carmen Hecox: Goodbye for now.