An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid

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In this heartening episode of “Life Unscripted,” host Shari Leid delves into the intricacies of navigating life’s transformative journeys, with a special focus on those experiencing divorce in 2024. However, the insights and resolutions discussed are universally applicable to anyone facing challenging times.

Shari starts by debunking traditional goal-setting, advocating instead for behavior-based resolutions that align with desired emotional states. She emphasizes the possibility of simultaneous joy and grief, using her own life as an example of finding happiness amidst the logistical and emotional complexities of divorce.

The episode unfolds in a series of thoughtful segments:

1. Hydrate Your Body and Soul: Shari discusses the importance of water not just for physical health but as a source of emotional nourishment.
2. Share a Smile, Share a Moment: The power of a smile and human connections is highlighted, encouraging listeners to find joy in everyday interactions.
3. Meditate to Find Clarity: Meditation is presented as a tool for emotional steadiness, particularly useful during the ups and downs of divorce.
4. Nurture Meaningful Friendships: The role of friendships in providing support through tough times is explored.
5. Emotions as Insights: Emotions are reframed as valuable insights rather than defining aspects of identity.
6. Discover Opportunity in Setbacks: Shari encourages a perspective shift to view setbacks as opportunities for growth and new beginnings.
7. Reframe Challenges as Growth: The importance of breaking down challenges into manageable steps and finding the silver lining in difficulties is discussed.
8. Release the Need to Fix: The episode touches on the liberation found in letting go of the compulsion to fix everything.
9. Build a Support Toolbox: Shari talks about the importance of seeking help and building a support system.
10. Healthy Boundaries: Setting healthy boundaries is highlighted as a key to self-worth and personal well-being.
11. Live in the Present: The benefits of living in the present and not being weighed down by past or future worries are emphasized.
12. Organize for Clarity: Organizational strategies for bringing order and clarity to life are discussed.

The episode concludes with Shari reinforcing the idea that these resolutions are meant to guide listeners through their transformative journeys, empowering them to face life’s challenges with resilience and grace. She invites listeners to engage with her one-on-one coaching sessions for personalized guidance.

The episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and empathetic guidance, offering listeners a roadmap for navigating the complexities of transformation and change in 2024.

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Peel off those sticky labels and join me, Shari Leid, as we redefine what it means to be, well, us. In the wild aftermath of seismic life shifts,  there’s a spectrum of emotions and a quest to rediscover our identity. This episode is a raw, candid exploration of how we’re often shoved into boxes with labels—some of which can stick with us longer than we’d like. I’ll take you through my first solo flight at a Christmas party since my marriage ended, sharing the humor and discomfort that comes with being a plus-one to your old self.

As your navigator through re-authored personal narratives, I’ll encourage you to grab the pen and start writing your own story. It’s about moving past the labels and stepping into a space where you can be fabulously, imperfectly perfect – understanding what makes you unique – or dare I say, weird – as you uncover your identity as this stage of life. With anecdotes that will have you nodding along and insights to light the path, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt confined by a label. Whether you’re an empty nester, recently divorced, or someone forging a new path later in life, let’s toast to the growth, confidence, and liberation that come with focusing on the journey of discovery our unique identities, shedding the labels that can hold us back.

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Are you feeling like you’re on a tumultuous ride through the ups and downs of divorce? Strap in for a journey with Shari Leid, your guide in mastering the art of detaching from the outcomes of your divorce. Say goodbye to the pain of clinging to expectations, and welcome the freedom that comes from embracing the unknown and the unexpected twists in your life story. With Shari’s wisdom, you’ll learn to find humor in the face of life’s curveballs, transforming your divorce journey into a source of strength and resilience.

In this candid episode, we delve into more than just the challenges of divorce; we explore the surprising joys and opportunities it can bring. Become the master of your own story, skillfully navigating emotional challenges with the practical strategies Shari provides, designed to keep you level-headed. This isn’t about erasing the past but about celebrating new beginnings and the beauty of life’s imperfectly perfect chapters. From lowering your expectations of your former partner to learning the delicate balance of letting go of minor issues, this podcast is an emotional survival kit, akin to a heartfelt conversation with a close friend.

Prepare for authentic conversations, a hint of playful mischief, and maybe even a few unexpected moments of happiness. Join us as Shari Leid transforms the way you view divorce, turning it into an opportunity for growth, new beginnings, and self-reinvention.

To book  a free 45 minute discovery session  with Shari  — please visit www.animperfectlyperfectlife.com 

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Welcome back to “An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted,” the podcast where personal growth, life’s lessons, and deep connections converge to guide your transformative journey.

Today, we embark on a transformative four-part series designed to reshape your perspective and revitalize your aspirations. As your life coach, I’m here to guide you, especially through the tumultuous phase of divorce. Our series, “Envision a Fuller Life,” starts with Part One: The You Vision. This crucial foundation sets the stage for the upcoming phases: The Friendship Vision, The World Vision, and The Partner Vision.. 

In this episode, we tackle the creation of a Personal Mission Statement, a reflective journey demanding introspection into your core values, passions, and aspirations. This living document serves as the cornerstone of your self-identity and future decisions. 

We’ll explore questions like: 

• What are my core values and passions? 
• How do my past challenges shape my worldview? 
• What does a balanced life of success and significance look like to me? 
• How can I envision growth in my personal and professional life? 

This week’s homework: 

• Draft the first two sentences of your personal mission statement:
•  I, [Your Name], am committed to living a life that reflects my deepest values of [Core Value 1], [Core Value 2], and [Core Value 3]. I understand that my journey is unique and pledge to approach each day with [Quality or Trait 1] and [Quality or Trait 2].

This exploration paves the way for a richer, more authentic life, laying a sturdy foundation for the subsequent visions we’ll build together.

Join us next week for Part 2: The Friendship Vision, as we continue crafting your fuller life. And don’t forget, exciting news awaits—I’ve just launched a brand-new website and am eager to support your journey in 2024. Let’s make it a pivotal year together! 

Tune in for the next enriching episode of “An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted.” Cherish this week and the introspective journey it brings. 

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Welcome back to “An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted,” the podcast where personal growth, life’s lessons, and deep connections converge to guide your transformative journey.

Today, we embark on part two of a four-part series designed to reshape your perspective and revitalize your aspirations. As your life coach, I’m here to guide you, especially through the tumultuous phase of divorce. Our series, “Envision a Fuller Life,” began last week with Part One: The You Vision. It was the crucial foundation that set the stage for this week’s episode and the upcoming phases: The Friendship Vision, The World Vision, and The Partner Vision. 

This week, we merge your Friendship Vision with your You Vision in the drafting of your Personal Mission Statement. What’s this Friendship Vision all about? It’s not just about amassing friends like seashells on a beach; it’s about nurturing connections that align with your values, fuel your growth, and remind you that you’re never alone.

Today, we’re diving deep into creating friendships that are more than just quick snacks; they’re like a warm, hearty soup for your soul. We’ll ponder questions like, “Who earns a spot on your dream team of friends?” and “Which hangouts leave you feeling charged up, and which ones have you reaching for that emergency shot of espresso, or maybe even tequila?”

We’ll explore the art of being the kind of friend you wish to have, whether you’re the superhero or the trusty sidekick. And we’ll navigate the dance of investing time and energy because, let’s face it, some of us are ready for a Netflix marathon, while others are all about those quick TikTok laughs.

This exploration paves the way for a richer, more authentic life, laying a sturdy foundation for the subsequent visions we’ll build together.

Join us next week for Part 3: The World Vision, as we continue crafting your fuller life. And don’t forget, exciting news awaits—I’ve just launched a brand-new website and am eager to support your journey in 2024. Let’s make it a pivotal year together! 

Tune in for the next enriching episode of “An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted.” Cherish this week and the introspective journey it brings. 

Homework:

Week 1: The You Vision: Draft the first two sentences of your personal mission statement:

 I, [Your Name], am committed to living a life that reflects my deepest values of [Core Value 1], [Core Value 2], and [Core Value 3]. I understand that my journey is unique and pledge to approach each day with [Quality or Trait 1] and [Quality or Trait 2].

Week 2: The Friendship Vision: Draft the next 3 sentences of your personal mission statement:

In my personal life, I aspire to cultivate and nourish friendships that are rooted in (insert 3 values). I will invest time and energy into activities with friends that contribute positively to my personal growth by supporting me in (this way). My friendship love language, how I receive love from my friends is through (insert example ) and how they receive love from me is through (insert example).

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As Shari Leid, your guide through the twists and turns of a life lived fully, I’m here to tell you about the compass that has steadied my sails during the stormiest of times: a personal mission statement. Join me on a journey of self-discovery where we’ll harness the power of our deepest values to navigate life’s challenges, like my own story of clarity found amidst the chaos of divorce. It’s not just about surviving the squalls but thriving by intentionally crafting your life’s purpose to reflect who you truly are and who you aspire to be. This episode is an open invitation to anchor in the truth of your being and to build your personal mission statement that not only resonates with the core of your spirit but also will become your guiding light.

You’ve stumbled upon a podcast that is about celebrating the beautifully unpredictable nature of life in ‘An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted.’ It’s about embracing the plot twists with laughter, weaving sincerity throughout the chapters, and authoring an extraordinary tale that’s entirely your own. With each tick of the timepiece, we’re gifted an opportunity to pen our joy, our love, and the uniquely splendid narrative of our existence. So, I invite you to join this heartfelt expedition, where we let go of the script and live out loud, crafting every spontaneous moment into a masterpiece of our own design.

Homework for Envision a Fuller Life Series;

Week 1: The You Vision: Draft the first two sentences of your personal mission statement:

 I, [Your Name], am committed to living a life that reflects my deepest values of [Core Value 1], [Core Value 2], and [Core Value 3]. I understand that my journey is unique and pledge to approach each day with [Quality or Trait 1] and [Quality or Trait 2].

Week 2: The Friendship Vision: Draft the next 3 sentences of your personal mission statement:

In my personal life, I aspire to cultivate and nourish friendships that are rooted in (insert 3 values). I will invest time and energy into activities with friends that contribute positively to my personal growth by supporting me in (this way). My friendship love language, how I receive love from my friends is through (insert example ) and how they receive love from me is through (insert example).

Week 3: The World Vision:  Draft the next powerful sentence of your personal mission statement;

In my pursuit of a [Core Value] world, I envision a future where [Desired Change] is not just an ideal, but a reality for all. I am dedicated to fostering [Specific Area of Impact] in my community and beyond, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to [Specific Benefit or Experience]

To schedule your free 45 minute Discovery Call, visit: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/

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Welcome back to “An Imperfectly Perfect Life – Life Unscripted,” the podcast where we embrace life’s messes and find the beauty in transformation. As your host, I’m walking alongside you through my own journey of ending a 26-year marriage and embarking on a personal renaissance. This podcast is my way of sharing the tools and insights that are guiding me through this metamorphosis, with the hope of easing your path to reinvention. We’re wrapping up our “Envision a Fuller Life” series, where we’ve been crafting personal mission statement to serve as our north stars through life’s upheavals and our daily existence. And, in a twist of fate, today’s episode, focusing on crafting our PARTNER Vision, lands on Valentine’s Day—a serendipitous reminder of the love we’re navigating towards and the growth we’re embracing.

In this final stretch, we’re not just dreaming up an ideal partner; we’re diving deep to ensure our future relationships are not repeats of the past but are built on mutual respect, understanding, and shared dreams. This PARTNER Vision is about recognizing our completeness alone and seeking a partner who enriches our lives, not completes it. It’s about honest introspection into our relationship histories, acknowledging our roles in past patterns, and realizing our power to choose differently. We focus on the essentials: physical attraction, the depth of respect you’d share with a close friend, and the kind of compatibility that makes for an unstoppable team. This journey isn’t about finding a flawless partner but about choosing someone who complements the complete individual you already are. As we conclude this series, I hope you feel empowered to navigate life’s transitions with grace and to craft relationships that add joy, growth, and fulfillment to your life’s narrative.

Envision a Fuller Life series homework – Crafting your personal mission statement:

Week 1: The You Vision: Draft the first two sentences of your personal mission statement:

 I, [Your Name], am committed to living a life that reflects my deepest values of [Core Value 1], [Core Value 2], and [Core Value 3]. I understand that my journey is unique and pledge to approach each day with [Quality or Trait 1] and [Quality or Trait 2].

Week 2: The Friendship Vision: Draft the next 3 sentences of your personal mission statement: 

In my personal life, I aspire to cultivate and nourish friendships that are rooted in (insert 3 values). I will invest time and energy into activities with friends that contribute positively to my personal growth by supporting me in (this way). My friendship love language, how I receive love from my friends is through (insert example ) and how they receive love from me is through (insert example).

Week 3: The World Vision:  Draft the next powerful sentence of your personal mission statement:

In my pursuit of a [Core Value] world, I envision a future where [Desired Change] is not just an ideal, but a reality for all. I am dedicated to fostering [Specific Area of Impact] in my community and beyond, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to [Specific Benefit or Experience]

Week 4: The Partner Vision: Draft the final portion of your mission statement:

My partner is the perfect mix of  [Qualities of attraction] that is more than just a physical attraction, but a friendship rich in connection with genuine respect and a lot of laughs. Our relationship is anchored in [Qualities of friendship], a true refuge where I can be myself , we share unwavering

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When life threw me a curveball, I caught it with both hands and dared to ask, “What’s next?” Join me, Shari Leid, as we explore the silver linings of life’s toughest moments, from the heartaches of divorce to the hidden opportunities it can reveal. We’ll share a hearty laugh and dish out some real talk on how those imperfect moments are really the ones that shape us. Together, we’re learning to rock our imperfections and discover growth in places we never thought to look.

Embrace the mantra “It’s not happening to me, it’s happening for me,” and let’s navigate through life’s stormiest seas with guts, love, and a wink, because as Shari Leid reminds us, it’s the imperfectly perfect moments that make life truly worth living.

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Ever feel like you’re chasing the white rabbit of balance down a never-ending hole? Join me, Shari Leid as we chuck the traditional pie-chart approach and get real about crafting a life that actually tastes as good as it looks. In this heart-to-heart chat, we’ll break down the Wheel of Life, but with a twist that’s less about scoring life areas and more about savoring them. Discover why a balanced life might not mean what you think and how authenticity and alignment are the secret ingredients.

Get cozy and ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even shed a tear as we talk about the three steps to a life that’s not just evenly sliced, but deliciously fulfilling. Lean in as we lay the roadmap to a 3 week series filled with practical advice on understanding your identity, aligning your actions, and the art of setting boundaries with a side of flexibility. We’re stepping away from the one-size-fits-all approach and instead, embracing the chaos with open arms and an open heart. Prepare to walk away feeling a little lighter and a lot more prepared for whatever life dishes out next.

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In the kickoff episode of our enlightening three-week series, we embark on a transformative journey towards achieving a genuinely balanced life amidst the chaos of daily commitments. This episode delves into the critical first step of this journey: a profound exploration of self-identity. We uncover the often overlooked truth that the path to balance doesn’t involve adding more to our overflowing plates but rather, requires a deep understanding of our inner selves.

Through personal anecdotes and reflective insights, we examine the complexities of answering the seemingly simple question, “Who are you?” beyond the superficial titles and roles we play in society. This episode invites you to embark on an introspective quest to discover your values, passions, and dreams, urging you to see this process as an intimate opportunity to learn about yourself as if you were a new, intriguing friend.

Highlighting the significance of self-discovery in navigating life’s inevitable transitions, such as career shifts or personal losses, we share touching stories that illustrate the stabilizing power of a solid sense of self. The narrative is enriched with a set of daily journaling prompts designed to guide you through a week of self-exploration, encouraging a deep dive into what truly makes you feel alive, confronts your fears, and brings you joy.

This episode is an invitation to embrace the journey of self-awareness as an ongoing adventure, influenced by life’s experiences and relationships. It underscores the importance of dedicating time to truly understand oneself, laying a strong foundation for making decisions that foster a balanced and fulfilling life.

Join us as we step forward on this path to discovering an imperfectly perfect balanced life, highlighting the importance of growth, exploration, and the enduring impact of self-knowledge.

This week’s homework – daily journal prompts:

Thursday: What and who makes me feel most alive?
Friday: Reflect on your greatest setbacks. What unexpected gains did they bring?Saturday: Think about the best job you’ve ever had. What made it so special?
Sunday: Who do you admire the most and why?
Monday: Recall the last time you felt pure joy. Who were you with, and what were you doing?
Tuesday: What would you do if fear wasn’t holding you back?
Wednesday: What do you dislike most about your day-to-day life, and why?

To work one-on-one with Shari, book your free Discovery session via Zoom now! 

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