FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
Hi there! I'm Karli Newman, and this is my podcast, FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®.
In my mid-40s, my positive mindset was tested. I felt life was passing me by. I was restless in my career even though I loved my job, and exhausted after years of ignoring my self-care. PLUS the hormonal shifts of perimenopause were affecting me in ways I didn't know or understand.
Externally I maintained a positive attitude. Internally I struggled with changing my life’s direction. I didn't talk about it and it took me years to work through it.
Over time I took some big leaps, including a move back to Arizona. I created a new approach to my life and maximized my innate positivity. That’s how I ended up here - helping women like you tap into your positive mindset and inner expertise to see and seize the possibilities around you. I don’t want you to do this alone!
I’m a certified coach focused on whole-life wellness. I know from personal experience what a transformational time of life this is and how challenging it feels sometimes! I’m here to help you navigate obstacles, uncover how to move forward, and continue your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
I intentionally create short episodes that fit into your busy life and get you thinking about your well-being. I cover topics that the women in this community care about (that's you BTW!).
Wherever you are in midlife and beyond, there’s space here to honor who you’ve been, love who you are, and be excited about who you are becoming.
This is the FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® and it's a glorious place to be!
Go ahead...binge all of my episodes. xo Karli
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® with Karli Newman
FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE® : Benefit From Your Positive Mindset
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A positive mindset doesn't mean you poo-poo the hard experiences in life, my friend. It means you can weather the storms more effectively.
In this episode, I share some of the life-impacting benefits of a positive mindset. Listen for reasons to intentionally increase the amount of time you spend in a positive-thinking zone.
Yes, you can make the shift in midlife and beyond - it’s never too late!
xo Karli
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A positive mindset doesn't mean you poo poo the hard experiences in life, my friend. What it does mean is that you can weather the storms in a more productive way. Keep listening to hear the benefits you experience when you embrace a positive mindset. Hi there, my friend. It's me, Karli, your favorite Gen X dealer of positive vibes, Life and Wellness Coach and founder of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®, a community for women in midlife and beyond. Thank you for being here with me today. I love knowing you're here listening and finding the nuggets to carry with you on your journey. I love talking about positive mindset. It's one of my favorite things to help women with, and it's one of my strengths. Today's episode is about the benefits of positive mindset and I want to share some really big ones with you here today. Do you describe yourself as an optimist or a pessimist? Don't worry, whichever way you go, there's something here in this episode for you and you can learn to shift your thoughts to be more positive. After you hear this list of benefits, you're going to want to do that. As a woman in midlife and beyond, I know that you care about how you feel. You care about how your health is evolving. You care about how your identity is shifting, and a positive mindset can help you with all of it. Did you know that positive thinkers tend to enjoy better overall health and wellbeing than those who think negatively? Research continues to evolve on the benefits of a positive mindset, but I know that what I'm going to cover here is going to be meaningful for you. Let's dive in. The first benefit I want to mention is a boost of your mood. A positive mindset can even lower rates of depression. Think about it. When you're able to shift your negative thoughts to a positive stream of thinking, it feels better. You're noticing the good that's around you. You are more satisfied with life. If you missed my last episode, my friend, I shared small ways that you can hone your positive mindset. So give that a listen if you missed it, or go back and listen if you need a reminder. The second benefit I want to mention is a lower level of stress. We can all use a lower level of stress in our lives. Less negative self-talk equals lower cortisol. Lower cortisol is very impactful for our total stress levels. And guess what? Another benefit is better sleep. We've got fewer negative thoughts running through our mind. There's less rumination happening at 3:00 AM when we are awake because of our shifting hormones. Even with those shifting hormones, having a more positive mindset allows us to sleep more peacefully. Another benefit of a positive mindset is better coping skills during hardship. When tough things are happening, when difficult situations or grief or sadness or loss, or a multitude of things that we experience in this season of life, having the skills to think more positively helps us cope more effectively. A positive mindset helps you recognize your resilience, understand that you have done hard things in the past and you can do them again. You understand and know for sure that this does not last forever, that there is something else on the other side that feels good, that is more positive. It helps you see the possibilities that lie ahead rather than only the challenges.
All of those things:the mood boost, the lower stress, better sleep, better coping skills also lead to a stronger immune system, better cardiovascular health, even a longer lifespan. Can you see how those things all lead up to your body, your mind being healthier, and having greater overall wellbeing in your life? These are life changing benefits, my friend. So again, if you missed my episode last week where I talked about small ways that you can hone your positive mindset, please go back and listen. I don't want you to feel overwhelmed. I want you to feel uplifted, excited, hopeful about how a shift in your thoughts can improve your life. I hope you're eager to experience the benefits of a positive mindset, my friend. Please join my email list at the link in the show notes and transcript. When you do, you get emails that align with my episode, and if you choose to, you can also check the boxes that send you information about my events both online and in person in Phoenix. I'd love to see you at one of those, too. The FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®community of women in midlife and beyond is here to embrace you, my friend. Thanks again for joining me here today. I'd love to know your thoughts about the benefits of a positive mindset and how you are challenged with forming one or the successes you've had, either one. Reach out to me at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com to share. Join me right here on Wednesdays for bite-sized episodes you can apply to your midlife and beyond, and every other Sunday for guided meditations and visualizations. I look forward to meeting you here for all of it. Take care, my friend, and be well.
