Episode 6 - Reframing, Reflecting, & Re-Imagining: A week of big feelings and experiences for Natalie & Chelsea

In Episode 6, Natalie and Chelsea sit down to reflect on the last few guest episodes, dig-into their emotional weeks, and look towards the rest of Season 1. Plus, what are the gals having for dinner tonight?! Show Notes: Hosts:   Natalie M. Chelsea M. Timestamps: **00:00** - Introduction **00:26** - Natalie & Chelsea reflect on the last few guest episodes and what they personally took away from those conversations.  **17:17** - Natalie & Chelsea discuss learning to celebrate yourself for your accomplishments. **20:35** - Natalie & Chelsea reflect on the themes that have naturally arisen in the latest episodes of the Podcast. **22:22** - Natalie & Chelsea discuss the fear around having the beautiful parts of your life taken away from you and how to reframe that mindset. **32:23** - Chelsea reflects on her 33rd birthday and her feelings around who she was as a young adult and she and Natalie discuss how to have grace and love for yourself as you go through experiences that shape you. **39:24** - Natalie discusses letting go of control and she and Chelsea touch on authenticity, growthing older, and that there’s no deadline on having your life “figured out”.  **44:39** - Break **45:00** - Chelsea asks Natalie what she learned from having to say goodbye to her childhood home in CO. **1:02:22** - Natalie & Chelsea touch on next week's episode and what’s to come for the rest of Season 1.  **1:05:00** - What are the Gals having for dinner? **1:06:47** - End of Episode **1:06:59** - Stay tuned for next week **1:07:49** - Outro Key Takeaways: 1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed. Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure. 2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.  Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow. 3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset** Self-Awareness -Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism). -Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back. Change Your Language -Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never . . .,” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .” -Embrace Constructive Feedback:  When you or others fail, #fail forward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience. Reframe Challenges and Setbacks -Stretch Goals:  Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone. -Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming. Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation -Constructive Criticism:  Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills. -Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular. -Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection. -Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements.  Avoid seeking approval or validation from others. Additional Resources: Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck  Product Mentioned” Palermo Aromatherapy Connect with Us: - The Daily Reframe Website - Instagram - TikTok - Threads --- Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review.