The Flexible Mindset
Put it in a bubble · Marilyn Barker
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Show Notes
Life rarely goes exactly as planned. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore what it truly means to develop a flexible mindset, the ability to bend without breaking when life shifts unexpectedly.
A rigid mindset keeps us stuck in fear, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking. A flexible mindset opens the door to growth, resilience, and possibility.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What a flexible mindset actually is (and what it’s not)
- How rigid thinking increases stress and self-doubt
- Why adding the word “yet” can change your perspective
- How to reframe failure into learning
- Practical steps to build mental flexibility daily
- Reflection questions to strengthen your adaptability
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated because things aren’t going “according to plan,” this episode will gently guide you toward a new way of thinking.
Because success isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence and adaptability.
🫧 When rigid thinking feels heavy… put it in a bubble.
Reflection Questions
- Where in my life am I thinking in black and white?
- What outcome am I gripping too tightly?
- How can I reframe one recent setback into a lesson?
- What would change if I added the word “yet” to my self-talk?