Your thought patterns and psychological flexibility will determine your success in fitness and other aspects of your life.
In this episode, I get into two powerful concepts: dichotomous thinking and psychological flexibility. Whether you’re dealing with health, fitness, business, or life challenges, the science behind these concepts and the practical tips I share will help you and your clients build a more resilient, adaptive mindset.
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Episode Highlights
>>(4:33) What does it mean to be psychologically flexible, and why does that matter?
>>(7:57) The importance of knowing what to focus on and what to let go of.
>>(11:17) Recognizing when your behaviors aren’t helpful and changing them.
>>(13:09) Seeing when you might be wrong and changing your perspective.
>>(16:02) Flexible thinking means continuing toward your goals despite setbacks.
>>(17:19) Flexible thinkers find creative ways to deal with challenges.
>>(20:27) Signs that you are falling into rigid thinking patterns.
>>(24:22) Overthinking is a sign you are a rigid thinker.
>>(27:02) How sticking to ideas you don’t necessarily believe in is a sign of rigid thinking.
>>(28:21) How stress plays a role in your flexible or rigid thinking patterns.
>>(31:10) Practical advice for how you can practice psychological flexibility to improve your thinking style.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about thought patterns and how implementing flexible thinking skills can make all the difference to your coaching practice.
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Links From the Podcast
Episode 9: All-or-Nothing Thinking – Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Episode 11: How Your Mindset Impacts Stress and Cortisol Levels [Research Breakdown]
Research mentioned: Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health
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