S1 Bonus Episode 3 - Reframing Friendship

In Bonus Episode 3, Natalie and Chelsea discuss what it’s like having to reframe Friendships as you get older, the challenges of outgrowing people, the beauty of having people come back into your life, and how to bring new people into your community.  Stay tuned - we’ll be back with Season 2 on February 2nd!   Show Notes: Hosts:   - Natalie M. - Chelsea M. Timestamps: **00:00** - Introduction **00:32** - Chelsea introduces the bonus conversation. **1:04** - The gals discuss the challenges of friendships whether that be making new connections as you get older, keeping the connections that you’ve had throughout the years, watching friendships naturally go away, or having to go through a friend break up. **27:51** - Break **28:11** - Friendship break-ups continued, the beauty of friends coming in and out of your life, and ways to make new friends - meeting people through your friend’s circles, remote work buddies, finding connection through common interests, being vulnerable to make the initial contact.  **47:33** - What are the gals doing this weekend? Selfcare and quiet time. **48:42** - End of Episode **49:05** - Stay tuned for next week **49:39** - 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. Connect with Us: - The Daily Reframe Website - Instagram - TikTok - Threads --- Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review.