Losing a loved one unexpectedly, especially a co-parent, is an unthinkable scenario that most people thankfully never have to endure. But in 2021, that's exactly how life unfolded for Adair Cates. Today, she's sharing her remarkable journey of turning her pain into purpose and how others can do the same. Adair is the head of Conscious Leadership at xchange, with over two decades of experience in leadership development. In the span of a year, she navigated an amicable divorce with her husband, embarked on a co-parenting journey during the pandemic, and suddenly became a single mom when he left on a trip and never made it home. In our conversation, Adair shares some simple yet effective actions to help manage life's biggest challenges. By practicing these steps, you'll experience a shift in how you handle your emotions and interactions with others and focus each day on sharing love and positive energy to live a more meaningful life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Show love to the people in your life because tomorrow isn't promised You have the power to shape the stories about who you are and what you can achieve Each and every painful moment teaches us something valuable You're always making an impact, whether you realize that or not Don't wish life were easier, wish you were better The transformational power of practicing mindful pausing Asking empowering questions leads to empowering results Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/536 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Copyright © 2024 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC
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