Transforming the Inner Critic into Your Inner Coach: Mindfulness for Work-Life Balance

Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life,” host Sana interviews Arlene Cohen Miller, a work-life balance coach and certified meditation facilitator. They discuss the concept of the inner critic, a negative voice in our heads that often stems from childhood influences and can hinder our potential. Arlene shares her journey from being an attorney to a work-life balance coach, driven by her personal experiences of managing a law firm and motherhood simultaneously. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in transforming the inner critic into an inner coach, highlighting techniques such as breath work, affirmations, and staying present in the moment. Arlene also discusses the evolving nature of work-life balance and the need for self-awareness and support systems to manage stress and maintain well-being.