Most people become flustered or frustrated when things don’t go according to plan. I’ve felt this way myself — I have a plan for the day, and all kinds of things come up to get in the way of that plan, and it can feel really frustrating.
This is the result of a lack of flexibility in our mindset. It’s natural to have a lack of flexibility — we really want things to go according to our plan, it helps us to feel like we’re in control and there’s order to our lives. Unfortunately, we rarely have that kind of control or order, and that can be really tough.
So let’s talk about how to develop a flexible mind.
The Benefits of a Flexible Mind
Why have that kind of flexibility?
Here’s what I’ve noticed with a flexible mind:
- We can adapt more quickly when things don’t go according to plan
- We get less frustrated and more focused on what needs to be done
- We can focus and be on task, even if things aren’t in the perfect state
- We’re able to flow better when circumstances are shifting quickly
- We spend less time preparing for what might happen and more time in the moment
- Things that freak others out are often not that big of a deal
I don’t mean that a flexible mindset will guarantee that you’ll always be calm, focused, and flowing … but those are some of the benefits I’ve seen through this kind of approach.
So now the question is, how do we develop this kind of flexible mind?
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