Dream Boldly Again: An Affirmation to Move Beyond Survival Mode

Peggie Kirkland  0:04  
 Welcome to the Momma's Motivational Messages podcast, where women learn to stop putting themselves on the back burner and start paying attention to caring for themselves first so they can be better for everyone else in their lives. I know you'll be inspired by the stories of resiliency and starting over, of health and self-healing, of gaining clarity through journaling, of showing self-love through world travel, and the list goes on. I encourage you to relax and enjoy. I'm your host. Peggie Kirkland, PK,

Peggie Kirkland  0:46  
hi my beautiful empty nesters, and welcome back to Mama's motivational messages. You know, I promised that in between full episodes, I'd be popping in with small, meaningful moments just to keep us connected and gently guide you through the powerful journey of rediscovery.

Peggie Kirkland  1:06  
 Today's episode is one of those moments, but before I forget, I've got something for you. I created a gentle, encouraging tool to help guide you. It's called Letting Go, Moving Forward. And it's a free, downloadable workbook designed specifically for women like you, empty-nesters, who are ready to release what's behind and start dreaming forward again. It's filled with simple journaling, prompts, reflection, questions, and mindset shifts that help you turn inspiration into intention. You can grab your free copy at Bounceforward.online, or just click the link in the show notes. Today, I want to share an affirmation that's meant to open your heart and give you permission to dream again. I want to invite you to pause, yes, right here, right now, and take in this simple but powerful affirmation.

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Here it is,

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I am worthy of more than just surviving. My dreams matter, and I give myself full permission to dream boldly, beautifully, and without apology.

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Let's say that together three times slowly so it can really sink in.

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I am worthy of more than just surviving. My Dreams matter, and I give myself full permission to dream boldly, beautifully, and without apology,

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I am worthy of more than just surviving. My Dreams matter, and I give myself full permission to dream boldly, beautifully, and without apology,

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I am worthy of more than just surviving, my dreams matter, and I give myself full permission to dream boldly, beautifully, and without apology.

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Now breathe that in for a moment.

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If this affirmation feels new or even uncomfortable. That's okay. You've spent years nurturing everyone else. You've poured yourself into roles like Mom, wife, caretaker, and that's often done without space to ask, What do I want?

Peggie Kirkland  4:01  
That's why I can feel strange, even selfish, to focus on your own dreams. But let me tell you, you're not here to just survive. This episode is your permission slip to dream again, to reconnect with the woman beneath all those rules, to move beyond survival mode and into something so much more expansive.

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Let this affirmation remind you that your voice matters, your wants matter, and your inner spark still exists, maybe just waiting for a little attention. Each time you say this affirmation, you're gently rewiring old patterns, building self-trust, and creating emotional safety. It becomes a ritual, a small sacred moment where you say, Yes, I matter. My dreams matter.

Peggie Kirkland  5:07  
So if today feels heavy, if the silence of the empty nest echoes a little too loudly, I want you to hold on to this truth. Your next chapter gets to be beautiful. You know why? Because you're beautiful.

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If affirmations like this one speak to your soul, but you're not sure how to go from saying them to believing them. Use the guide I created just for you to help guide you. It's called Letting Go Moving Forward. I mentioned it at the top of this episode. It's free, and it's a downloadable workbook designed specifically for empty nesters just like you. It'll help you to release whatever is holding you back and allow you to bounce forward into all the new possibilities that are waiting for you.

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It's filled with simple journaling prompts, reflection questions, and mindset shifts that help you turn inspiration into intention. You can grab your free copy at Bounceforward.online, or just click the link in the show notes.  

Peggie Kirkland  6:26  
So I'm going to tell you how you can work with this affirmation to make it effective for you. The first thing you can do is to write it down in your journal or on a sticky note, and then you're going to say it out loud each morning, even if it feels awkward at first.

Peggie Kirkland  6:47  
And I want you to notice what feelings come up. Do you feel resistance? Do you feel sadness? Do you feel hope? Whatever you feel, it's okay. And then I want you to pair it with a reflection. Ask yourself,

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What dream have I buried? What would happen if I said yes to myself? Those are the things I want you to think about.

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Write the affirmation down, say it out loud each morning, and notice the feelings that come up, and then pair that with a reflection.

Peggie Kirkland  7:30  
And if you need a little structure, the workbook will walk you through exactly how to reflect on those questions without judgment and without pressure.  Listen, your dreams are not silly. They're not too late and they're not too much. 

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Let this affirmation be a starting point to a new beginning, wherever you are in this process, and if you still need help making space for that voice inside you after you've downloaded the free workbook, Letting Go, Moving Forward, just book a free clarity call at Bounceforward.online.  We'll talk about what's next for you.  No pressure. 

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You'll find the links in the show notes. You're not just surviving anymore. You're growing, you're dreaming, you're becoming.

Peggie Kirkland  8:29  
That's it for today, my beautiful empty-nesters.  Until next time, say the words of that affirmation, trust the process, and above all, keep showing up for you.

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