This Simple Mindset Shift Will Change the Way You See Your Life

About this episode

Mel Robbins discusses with Dr. Maya Shankar how to navigate change and reinvent oneself when life doesn't go as planned.

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on change, and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about why change feels so hard and, more importantly, how to move on to become an even stronger, wiser version of yourself. If you’re trying to figure out how to leave the past behind and reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go the way you planned, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are – and help you see what’s possible. Together, Mel and Dr. Shankar unpack the science behind rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn – and why you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. By the end, you’ll understand how to reshape the way you see yourself, stop negative thoughts from taking over, and move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: -How to leave the past in the past -The reset to help you start over after a setback -How to stop your mind from…

People in this episode

Host: Mel Robbins

Guest: Dr. Maya Shankar

Topics covered

• mindset shift
• change
• self-improvement
• resilience
• mental health

Keywords

• mindset
• change
• self-improvement
• resilience
• mental reset
• confidence
• motivation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: New York Times bestselling author

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