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How I got the life I wanted

April 02, 2024 Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
How I got the life I wanted
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and Inspiring women, one story at a time.
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Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and Inspiring women, one story at a time.
How I got the life I wanted
Apr 02, 2024
Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

If you would have told me 25 years ago that one day I would be a published author, that I would have a podcast, that I would be coaching women and empowering them to go for what they want unapologetically, that I would be living this life, I would have told you, You are crazy!

At that time, my life was not at all what it is now, I was recently separated, with three girls ages, 11 month, 2 years old and 5 years old; I was undergoing radiation treatments after having my thyroid remove because of cancer, I was unemployed, I didn't have insurance, I had no family in town to give me a hand or even a place to stay and I had no savings. That was reality.

But guess what? I had my why and that is what brought me to where I am now.

I didn't let circumstances define the kind of life I wanted for myself or my girls.
 So, I asked myself two questions: Who do I want to be? What would be the most fun yet effective ways to become more of that woman?

I was able to create the life I always wanted and show this to my daughters, and I did that because I worked on myself first, I made myself a priority, I chose me first, I learned to like and  love myself. 

I am the creator, and the director of my life!

I can tell you now with much certainty that if I was able to shift my beliefs, if I was able to adopt new habits, if I was able to change my perspective and create the life now I enjoy my husband and my girls, so can you. 


Life is truly a blank canvas! and we have the choice to create whatever we imagine our life should be. 
I wasn't always easy, there were times when I felt tired, and frustrated and mad and confused but in those times I remembered that "if it is to be, it was up to me" so I did my best, I made 100 mistakes and I fell a thousand time and I got up and kept on going and I tried again all that while living in my own imperfect way... 
I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope you feel motivated to shift and create that life only you see and imagine, because it is possible! You just need to want it bad enough.  You just need to be like a butterfly and push that cocoon open and fly! 


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I have a Spanish episode every second to the last Thursday of each month
(Un nuevo episodio en español cada penúltimo Jueves de cada mes.)

Hi,
My name is Claudia Noriega-Bernstein. I am an author and I have been an abundance coach for over 15 years, I empower women to achieve their vision, to get unstuck so they finally have a joyful life.
A life they look forward to live. I give them the tools that worked for me and help me be where I am now.

You are feeling drained
You have lost your passion
You are lost on the many roles you play everyday
You are a mom 24/7 because you have forgotten to be anything else
You feel empty!
You feel guilty when you make yourself a priority
You feel you are on a hamster wheel
Everyday is the same!
You have lost that spark you once had
You are tired of the same old thing
You don't know where to start!

Reach out to me, let's have a chat!


Follow Claudia! Instagram: @Claudia_Noriega_Bernstein or join her FB page to be part of the Don't Shrink to Fit community https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein/

This podcast has a new episode every week.

Upcoming Event! Fall of 2024

Picture this: a serene escape, soul-nourishing conversations, and a journey to rediscover your passions and purpose.

It's a chance to reconnect with your true self and forge meaningful connections. A...

Show Notes

If you would have told me 25 years ago that one day I would be a published author, that I would have a podcast, that I would be coaching women and empowering them to go for what they want unapologetically, that I would be living this life, I would have told you, You are crazy!

At that time, my life was not at all what it is now, I was recently separated, with three girls ages, 11 month, 2 years old and 5 years old; I was undergoing radiation treatments after having my thyroid remove because of cancer, I was unemployed, I didn't have insurance, I had no family in town to give me a hand or even a place to stay and I had no savings. That was reality.

But guess what? I had my why and that is what brought me to where I am now.

I didn't let circumstances define the kind of life I wanted for myself or my girls.
 So, I asked myself two questions: Who do I want to be? What would be the most fun yet effective ways to become more of that woman?

I was able to create the life I always wanted and show this to my daughters, and I did that because I worked on myself first, I made myself a priority, I chose me first, I learned to like and  love myself. 

I am the creator, and the director of my life!

I can tell you now with much certainty that if I was able to shift my beliefs, if I was able to adopt new habits, if I was able to change my perspective and create the life now I enjoy my husband and my girls, so can you. 


Life is truly a blank canvas! and we have the choice to create whatever we imagine our life should be. 
I wasn't always easy, there were times when I felt tired, and frustrated and mad and confused but in those times I remembered that "if it is to be, it was up to me" so I did my best, I made 100 mistakes and I fell a thousand time and I got up and kept on going and I tried again all that while living in my own imperfect way... 
I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope you feel motivated to shift and create that life only you see and imagine, because it is possible! You just need to want it bad enough.  You just need to be like a butterfly and push that cocoon open and fly! 


--

I have a Spanish episode every second to the last Thursday of each month
(Un nuevo episodio en español cada penúltimo Jueves de cada mes.)

Hi,
My name is Claudia Noriega-Bernstein. I am an author and I have been an abundance coach for over 15 years, I empower women to achieve their vision, to get unstuck so they finally have a joyful life.
A life they look forward to live. I give them the tools that worked for me and help me be where I am now.

You are feeling drained
You have lost your passion
You are lost on the many roles you play everyday
You are a mom 24/7 because you have forgotten to be anything else
You feel empty!
You feel guilty when you make yourself a priority
You feel you are on a hamster wheel
Everyday is the same!
You have lost that spark you once had
You are tired of the same old thing
You don't know where to start!

Reach out to me, let's have a chat!


Follow Claudia! Instagram: @Claudia_Noriega_Bernstein or join her FB page to be part of the Don't Shrink to Fit community https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein/

This podcast has a new episode every week.

Upcoming Event! Fall of 2024

Picture this: a serene escape, soul-nourishing conversations, and a journey to rediscover your passions and purpose.

It's a chance to reconnect with your true self and forge meaningful connections. A...