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®: REDEFINE REST IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND
In this episode, I invite you to reflect and redefine what rest looks and feels like for you in this season of life.
Inside are three prompts to help you explore your relationship with rest, and three ways to gain clarity around how you define rest.
⏲️Prompts begin at 01:46.
This is your gentle nudge to release old beliefs and create a definition of rest that fits who you are today.
xo Karli
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®: REDEFINE REST IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND
Have you ever thought about the many different ways you find rest? Have you noticed how those ways have evolved over the years? Let's dig into what rest looks and feels like for you in this season of life.
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Welcome to FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. I'm Karli Newman, your favorite GenX dealer of positive vibes, community builder, and life and wellness coach for women in midlife and beyond.
Thanks for joining me.
In midlife and beyond, sleep is a hot topic. I'm guessing you have your own experiences with disrupted sleep, so I'd like to start by noting that sleep is a form of rest, but it's not the only form. It's possible to feel rested after a night of poor sleep. While sleep is technically a biological process, rest is something you do and feel. Rest is essentially giving yourself a break- giving your body, mind, and nervous system a break.
How you define rest now may be very different than in past seasons of life. I remember when I thought of rest only in terms of sleep, whether it was at night or daytime napping.
Then I recognized that intentional quiet time was restful. Now I notice how certain activities help me feel rested, too.
But I'm still holding onto perceptions of rest that don't match where I am now. Maybe you are, too.
Think about the potential influences of content that come into our realm of awareness or what our friends share with us. It's a worthy exercise to consider what rest looks and feels like for you without any outside distractions.
Grab your journal, notebook, or favorite app, my friend. Here are three prompts to help.
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First prompt - what do I believe about rest that no longer serves me?
The second prompt - what activities feel restorative to me?
And the third prompt - close your eyes and imagine your ultimate vision of rest. Write as many details as you can about this vision.
Now that you have a bit of information to work with, here are three ways to gain clarity around how you define rest.
First, notice the moments when you feel truly rested. Is it when you walk in nature or have a slow morning? Maybe it's when you do something creative or sit quietly far away from a screen. Make note of these moments. They are clues for you.
Next, pay attention to your energy levels. Rather than pushing yourself through a day when your energy levels are low, make adjustments where you can. If your energy levels suggest a more restful approach to your schedule, make it happen!
Last, choose rituals that signal rest to your body and mind. Find meaningful ways to create a restful environment using your senses. Light a candle, cuddle up with your favorite blanket, or turn on calm-inducing music or sounds. Use mindfulness to prepare your morning beverage and feel how trance-like it can be. Or block out all sensory feedback for 10 minutes with a sleep mask and earplugs.
Rest takes on new meaning here in midlife and beyond. It's up to you to define it for you. Let go of old habits and beliefs around rest if they aren't right for you any longer.
Explore new ways to feel rested and hold on to what truly restores you.
This month in ELEVATE, my membership for women and midlife and beyond, we're focusing on the topic of peace. It fits so nicely with the topic of rest and recovery.
Inside ELEVATE this month, you find tools that help you reflect on peace. Use the writing and thinking prompts, affirmations, and the month's wellness tool to reflect and boost awareness. Use the' 10 New Things to Try' checklist to stretch your comfort zone around peace.
When you want to connect with other members, pop into the community connection spaces or join the monthly virtual chats.
I'd love to see you in the ELEVATE Community. Visit the link in the show notes or transcript to learn more about ELEVATE and get your first month for only $10.
Please email me if you have any questions, my friend- karli@flipsideofmidlife.com
Thank you for listening. As always, I'm here cheering you on as you travel through midlife and beyond. I'll be back next Wednesday with another episode of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®. Until then, sink into the feelings of a rested body and mind.
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