Be mentally flexible to achieve better
Flexible thinking is important for doing well in life and in business. You need to be able to see challenging situations differently, and to notice when you make thinking mistakes.
The Wellbeing Works tells us how we can develop that flexibility. Some content has been adapted from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience’s resources.
Why wellbeing and resilience matter
Wellbeing is more than being happy, and resilience is more than bouncing back from challenges. Wellbeing expert Kim Tay explains the two concepts and tells us why they matter.
Overcoming the negativity bias with mental flexibility
We tend to dwell on negativity and worry about things beyond our control. But the “control, accept, and now act” method (CAN) can help us think more flexibly and see the world differently. The Wellbeing Works founder Kim Tay tells us more.
Unlocking potential with the growth mindset
A growth mindset makes us mentally flexible. We see effort, challenges and feedback positively, and we aren’t threatened by someone else’s success. Performance coach Ged Robinson explains.
Challenging common thinking traps
Thinking traps are common thinking habits that drain our energy and lead to poor decisions. Wellbeing expert Kim Tay describes some thinking traps that we all fall into, and tells us how to avoid them.
Worksheet: Overcoming negativity bias with mental flexibility
You CAN be mentally flexible
Read an example of the CAN method, then answer several questions when you face a challenge.
Worksheet: Unlocking potential with growth mindset
Learn from what you’re good at
A good way of learning or getting better at something is to use skills and attitudes you already have.
Many of us do yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi to stretch our bodies, feel better and reduce the risk of injuries. Can we do the same for our minds? Check in to find out how to become more mentally flexible.
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Check-in: Becoming more flexible mentally