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May 30, 2025 8 mins

Embracing Change: How a Growth Mindset Can Transform Your Life

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome discusses the power of adopting a growth mindset in the face of life's challenges. She explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and shares personal stories of resilience following major life setbacks such as breast cancer, a heart transplant, and divorce. Laura outlines four key benefits of a growth mindset, including improved resilience, reduced fear of failure, enhanced relationships, and increased confidence. She also provides three practical strategies to cultivate a growth mindset: speaking kindly to oneself, trying new things, and reflecting on personal growth. Additionally, Laura introduces a free resource called 'Reframe the Spiral' to help listeners manage negative thoughts. Listen in to learn how to transform adversity into opportunities for growth and joy.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:22 Embracing Change with a Growth Mindset
00:42 Reframe the Spiral: Coping Strategies
01:14 Laura's Personal Story of Resilience
01:54 Understanding Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
03:06 Benefits of a Growth Mindset
05:31 Practical Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset
07:20 Recap and Final Thoughts
07:53 Closing Remarks and Encouragement

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

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

Free Paperback: Flourishing After Adversity (Pay only $4.99 shipping; U.S. Orders Only) https://www.icope2hope.com/freebook 

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