"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."
George Bernard Shaw
In our fast-paced world, change is often seen as a sign of weakness or inconsistency
But what if I told you that changing your mind is actually a powerful tool for growth, creativity, and self-improvement?
My mom has a phrase she always says “When you know better, you do better”, so when you know more, you can and should change course
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve To Change My Mind
Je Mérite De Changer D’avis
Changing your mind isn’t about being indecisive; it’s about being true to yourself and your journey
It’s a courageous act of self-love and respect
So, give yourself permission to change your mind
Thank you for being a part of our community
I believe in your potential and are here to support you every step of the way
Enjoy with week's newsletter
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Let's begin with a blog post that really spoke to me regarding the guilt I've often felt in changing my mind
Let's collectively let that guilt go
WHY YOU SHOULDN'T FEEL GUILTY WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
by Kat Boogaard
This post addresses changing careers but through doing so, is very insightful and useful in your daily life
Changing your mind and adjusting your approach isn’t something worthy of shame or remorse
Instead, it’s a natural part of growing
It’s totally understandable (and even recommended) to find out what you like, what you don’t like, and keep making changes from there
and a companion post
13 REASONS WHY IT'S OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
by Tina Fey of Ideapod.com
It's normal to feel anxious and uncertain about changing your mind
You might worry that it means you're too fickle or don't see things through
But the good news is that you don't have to stick with a job you hate forever
If you're unhappy with your current situation, it's perfectly okay to change your mind about what you want to do
Next, taking a step away from our normal blog format to highlight an organization I found while researching this week
If you have the opportunity to change the minds of the world, would you talk it?
Changemakers is a place to connect with people who are transforming our world for the good of all
Changemakers are building new solutions to the challenges we face — from education to mental health, environmental sustainability to social justice – in any field you can dream of
Consider supporting, joining, sharing info on this great organization
Next, our podcast entry
EPISODE 83: CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND WITHOUT LOSING FACE?
from Freakonomics.com
What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong?
How can intellectual humility make you more open minded?
Enjoy
Next, you know I love a good playlist, but spotify failed me this week, luckily I found an alternative
49 SONGS ABOUT CHANGING YOUR MIND
by Flourish Anyway of Spinditty
Whether you're stubborn and decisive or you change your mind easily, celebrate the freedom to change your mind with a playlist of pop, rock, and country songs on the topic
Next, our book recommendation
THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by Brené Brown
Brené writes, "This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, 'My story matters because I matter.' Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance"
Finally.... our film which I had a lot of fun watching, especially after the emotional nature of last week's entry
starring Tom Cruise
Cruise plays Maj. William Cage, a public relations officer for the military in a future where Earth is trying to stave off an alien invasion
Forced to accompany troops on a combat mission, Cage is killed—but finds himself reliving the same day over and over again afterward
Desperate to change the outcome, he realizes that his fate is tied to that of the heroic Sgt. Rita Vrataski (Blunt), as is the rest of humanity’s
Enjoy!
Have a great week!
AFFIRM
"I deserve love, friendship, and laughter, I deserve peace, grace, and rest
Not because of beauty, not because of intelligence, nor because I work hard
Not because of riches nor privilege nor stature
I deserve it because I exist
I deserve and so do you"
Tamara Charese
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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