But why do some people adapt better to life's changing circumstances than others?
How can you respond in ways that help you succeed, rather than making things worse?
What if I told you there was one master skill that determined both your emotional wellbeing and your effectiveness in every aspect of life?
Well, there is, and it's called psychological flexibility.
Here's what it is and how to build it:
But why do some people adapt better to life's changing circumstances than others?
How can you respond in ways that help you succeed, rather than making things worse?
It's the ability to show up in the moment with full awareness and take action in alignment with your values.
But that ability is actually made up of several smaller skills.
Here's a simple way to break it down:
This is where mindfulness comes in.
By being in the moment, rather than caught up in thoughts of the past or future, you maximize your ability to respond to what's happening, now.
Once you're in the moment, you have to accept what's present--even if you don't like it.
That includes your own thoughts and feelings, which might be uncomfortable at times.
But it also means realizing those thoughts and feelings aren't *you*.
Once you've accepted things as they are, *then* you can change them.
This is about taking action in a way that's aligned with your values--the things that truly matter to you, in your heart.
Taking action aligned with your values makes your life meaningful.
The ability to be present, open yourself to whatever life throws at you, and do what you need to do in order to create a rich, full, and meaningful life.
Here's an example:
Without psychological flexibility, you could easily get lost in worries about the future.
You might try to suppress your feelings of anger and disappointment by drinking too much or spending all day in bed.
You might avoid telling your spouse.
And you do what needs to be done.
You brush up your CV, learn new skills, and look for a new job, maybe one that's more aligned with your real values and interests.
There's a growing body of research on psychological flexibility, showing how it can benefit you in many different ways, from improving mental health, to coping with chronic pain, to boosting job performance.
There are so many places you could start.
You could level up your mindfulness by starting a meditation practice.
You could journal to clarify your core values...
Let me know in the comments--what action did you choose, and how did you feel after taking it?
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What if I told you there was one master skill that determined both your emotional wellbeing and your effectiveness in every aspect of life?
— Chris Cordry, LMFT (@chriscordry) January 14, 2023
Well, there is, and it's called psychological flexibility.
Here's what it is and how to build it: pic.twitter.com/Kfl0zDetsj
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