15 WAYS You Can BOOST Your Flexible Thinking Skills

See How Easily You Can Boost Your Flexible Thinking Skills

Neuroscientists, educators, and psychologists sometimes call it cognitive shifting, but you may know it better as flexible thinking. However you describe it, it refers to your brain's ability to shift gears from one subject to another.


 Even if you know that flexible thinking is good for you, you may resist it because it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar. However, you can overcome those obstacles with practice. Take a look at the benefits of becoming more adaptable and strategies to help you loosen up.

 Benefits of Flexible Thinking

 Many studies have found that flexible thinking is associated with enhanced brain function. You're likely to enjoy greater mental and physical health, higher levels of fluid intelligence, and many other advantages.

 Consider these benefits:

1. Cope with change. Flexible thinking helps you to accept that change is natural. You'll adapt to new circumstance faster and experience less stress.


3. Find solutions. Recognizing a wider range of options makes you more adept at resolving difficulties. You'll see that there's more than one way to repair your dishwasher or discipline your children.

4. Transform your relationships. You help others feel validated and respected when you look at a situation from their perspective. You'll feel closer and encounter fewer conflicts.

5. Avoid frustration. Why miss out on life because you're clinging to old expectations? Try a different coffee shop if your favorite hangout closes down.

Techniques to Increase Flexible Thinking


Many effective exercises for your brain are simple and fun. Try these techniques:





5. Talk to yourself. Stress interferes with creativity. Use your self-talk to provide reassurance and guidance when you're feeling overwhelmed. Ask yourself questions that will clarify your priorities.

6. Alter your routine. Small steps add up when you're trying to break out of a rut. Buy a different brand of shampoo or ride your bike to work instead of driving.


8. Sleep well. Rest and relaxation are also essential for keeping your brain in top condition.In addition to planning for 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night, focus on getting enough REM sleep, which is when most of your dreams take place.


 Use flexible thinking to deal with life's challenges. You'll feel more confident and behave more skillfully, even when you're faced with unexpected demands or last-minute changes.

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Dan Fowler, The Imagination Engineer

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