P erfect P each C obbler
Divorce can feel like the end of an era, but what if it was also the beginning of a new, empowering chapter? Embracing a growth mindset during this challenging time can transform your perspective, turning obstacles into opportunities for personal development. By focusing on resilience, self- improvement, and the lessons learned from past experiences, you can navigate the emotional turbulence with a renewed sense of purpose and optimism. Get ready to grow because this month, we’re exploring how to face divorce with a growth mindset. Accepting Change In “The Good Divorce” by Constance Ahrons, she says that accepting change is essential because change is an integral part of life. With a growth mindset, you can embrace change and the lessons that come from persevering through challenges. The first step to accepting divorce as a growth opportunity is reconsidering your marriage expectations. You must challenge the basic belief that marriage is static and should never change or end. We must be open to the fact that all things end, but we can maintain our sense of self and individuality through marriage. These beliefs make navigating the end of marriage more manageable. Reframing Assumptions We also need to reframe our assumptions about divorce — like the idea that divorce ends families and ruins children. It’s easy to view your divorce as abnormal, mysterious, and totally catastrophic, but with a growth mindset, you’ll see that divorce does not end families; it redefines them. Children from bi-nuclear families can be as happy and healthy as those in nuclear families. Divorce in itself is very typical, with about 60% of marriages ending this way. It doesn’t have to be a mystery. Many others have been through this process. Continue to believe you create your own life and influence outcomes, regardless of what may come. You can navigate divorce successfully. By accepting change, reframing our assumptions, and focusing on personal development, we transform divorce from a devastating endpoint into a powerful new beginning. As you move forward, remember that each step you take is a testament to your ability to adapt, grow, and flourish despite adversity. The Power of a Growth Mindset During Divorce E mbrace the C hange
Made with fresh, juicy peaches and a buttery, golden crust, this peach cobbler is the perfect blend of sweet and tart.
I ngredients • 6 cups sliced fresh peaches • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg • 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces • 1/2 cup milk • 2 tbsp butter, melted
D irections 1. Preheat oven to 375 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until blended, then spoon into prepared dish. 3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. 4. Cut in butter with forks or pastry knife until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 5. Add milk and stir until just blended. 6. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto peach mixture and drizzle melted butter on top. 7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
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