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August 13, 2025 8 mins

S1:E14 Simplifying Decisions During Setbacks: One Step at a Time

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome offers crucial guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by decision-making in the face of adversity. 

Laura explains why decision-making becomes difficult after setbacks and provides a step-by-step method to simplify it. Listeners will learn how to identify what’s within their control, take small actionable steps to move forward, and navigate through mental fog. The episode also offers a free resource, 'Reframe the Spiral,' to help shift negative thoughts and reclaim one's day.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:23 Today's Topic: Simplifying Decisions During Setbacks
01:06 Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral
01:46 Understanding Decision Paralysis
02:20 The Myth of the Full Plan
03:35 Radical Acceptance and Control
04:54 What Doesn't Work: Panic Mode
05:24 Action Steps for Decision Simplification
06:04 Real Life Example: Overcoming Illness
06:42 Decision-Simplifying Toolkit
07:20 Recap and Final Thoughts
07:58 Closing Remarks 

Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe

iCope2Hope Resilience Framework: https://bit.ly/FrameworkRoadmap

Website: iCope2Hope: From Hardship to Hope https://www.icope2hope.com

Move Beyond Adversity Blog:  https://www.icope2hope.com/blog

Free Newsletter: Wednesday’s Resilient Recharge https://www.icope2hope.com/newsletter

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