2.14: How to Discover Your Ideal Role in Life and Unleash Your Brilliance

by | Feb 8, 2023

Are you tired of feeling like you have to be everything to everyone, and spreading yourself too thin? Are you ready to identify your strengths, acknowledge your limitations, and focus on where you can make the greatest impact? In today’s episode of The Mindful Academy, our host, Jennifer Askey, discusses working on identifying what energizes you and what doesn’t and balancing your calendar, energy, and commitments – no more trying to be a jack of all trades, let’s focus on being a master of one. You will either truly love or really dislike this conversation. Looking for some motivation to ditch the clutter collecting dust? Class is in session – grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for another fabulous lesson!

In-Class Notes:

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About Our Host:

Jennifer used to be a professor, until one day she moved to a different country and gave up her career. She had to figure out “what next?”

Jennifer has devoted the last ten years to learning all that she can about positive psychology, emotional intelligence, the growth mindset, and mindfulness, so that she can help others do the same, and build a rewarding career in the process.

Homework:

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