Flexible thinking means being able to come up with many different ways to solve a problem, often by broadening your perspective.

Different ways

When your future plans fall apart, ask, “What is my purpose in this universe?” Reconnect with a larger meaning or mission.

Purpose in the universe

When your plans fall apart for the future, you can ask yourself, what is my purpose in the universe?

Weigh the risks by asking, “What are the benefits and costs of taking this risk?” before stepping out of your comfort zone.

When you want to take a risk outside of your comfort zone, ask, what are the benefits of taking this risk and what are the costs of taking this risk?

Instead of being passive-aggressive, try being passive assertive. State clearly what you prefer and be flexible with how others respond.

Instead of being passive aggressive, try being passive assertive. State clearly what you prefer and be flexible without others respond.