Mindvalley Stories
Marcela Kušnírová
Mindvalley Certified Life Coach

"I’ve found a balance between work, family, and self-development"

Quick summary

Once overwhelmed by work and neglecting family and self-care, Marcela discovered meditation as her game changer. She now balances work, family, and personal growth with new rituals and self-discipline, viewing challenges as opportunities while helping others find their spark.

I am incredibly grateful for the experience. The program was well-structured, offering both deep insights and practical tools that will be valuable in my coaching practice. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, making the learning process engaging and transformative. I feel confident and well-equipped to guide others on their personal development journeys. A big thank you to the Mindvalley team for creating such an empowering course and fostering a community of growth and learning. I'm excited to apply everything I've learned in my future endeavors.

Before the course, I constantly felt overwhelmed by work responsibilities. I had the sense that I didn’t have time for my family, self-development, and I neglected exercising. I was frustrated with my physical appearance and felt like I couldn’t get my life under control.

I now have control over my diet, workout routine and self-discipline. I’ve found a balance between work, family, and self-development. I’ve realized that work shouldn’t dictate how I feel, and I can make time for everything that matters. I have new rituals and wake up each day with the goal to improve. I now see challenges as opportunities for growth.

The biggest game changer for me was learning how to calm my mind through meditation. I was able to release all the negativity and toxic thoughts that kept me in constant stress. This practice helped me find inner strength and the belief that I can handle things on my own without always seeking external help. It’s up to me—I have the answers within, as long as I’m brave enough to search for them. Now, I can help others rediscover their spark and contribute to making the world a better place.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the coaches—Ajit, Vishen, Xue and Dorian—for the opportunity to be part of this incredible course. :-) Your work is truly helping to restore balance in a world that needs it. I’m grateful for the way you’re already making the world a more beautiful and peaceful place and I’m proud to continue this mission in my own corner of the world.


Marcela Kušnírová

Bank Branch Manager

Presov, Slovakia

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Written 19 January 2020 From our original stories site

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