How does rigidity affect your health?  Can being rigid negatively impact mental health? How does mental health relate to mental flexibility? Is the world constantly changing? Is change easier if you are flexible?  

In this episode of Love Always, Self, Karista & Shyra discuss the difference between being rigid and maintaining flexibility.

What comes to mind when you think of RIGIDITY?

Stubbornness, frustration, stagnation, emotional attachments, judgment, limitations, lack of compassion, and empathy.

What comes to mind when you think of FLEXIBILITY? 

Adaptivity, move-ability, changeability, growth, learning, curiosity, and ability to integrate new information. 

There is a balance that can be found between a rigid mindset and a flexible mindset.  Some rigidity can be beneficial in ways of routines; self-care, eating, showering, and brushing your teeth. Being consistent with diet, exercise, and sleep can be very supportive of maintaining a healthy body. 

Other times, flexibility can be beneficial in that variations can be more easily integrated with less upheaval.  Yes, change is uncomfortable — fear of the unknown — however, the only constant in this world is that everything is constantly changing. 

How do we navigate the waters of change by practicing flexibility?

• Ask questions: Where are you right now?  What are your now routines?  What continues to trigger you and why? What about the now makes you feel safe about staying the same? Why are you afraid of the change? 

Remember, small changes can lead to big transformations. 

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Resources Used: 

• https://psychcentral.com/lib/rigidity-versus-flexibility-the-key-to-mental-health#4

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Episode 45: Taking Responsibility For Your Triggers

Episode 41: What Causes Judgment Towards Yourself and Others?

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Episode 18: Shifting Perspectives; Being Open to 3 Sides Of Every Coin

Episode 16: Holding Space for Others; Getting Comfortable with Silence

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