The Fresh Start Mindset: 7 Steps to Cultivating Optimism When Your World is Crashing Down


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Mar 31 2025 32 mins  

In this powerful episode, April Bordeau and Teresa Land explore how to maintain joy and hope during life's most challenging moments. Teresa shares practical strategies for developing a fresh start mindset and clinging to optimism when circumstances seem overwhelming.

Key Highlights:

- Understanding the power of perspective in difficult times

- 10 steps to cultivate joy and resilience

- Biblical insights on finding strength through contentment

- Practical emotional management techniques


10 Steps to Cling to Joy:

1. Be aware of your current state

2. Make time to assess your feelings

3. Be flexible with your thinking

4. Practice self-compassion

5. Know your triggers and obstacles

6. Count your wins

7. Practice gratitude

8. Set SMART goals

9. Practice self-care

10. Don't do it alone


Recommended Resources:

- Book: "Happiness" (about generating happiness in the present moment)

- Book: "Soundtracks" by John Acuff


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