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How to Be Adaptable in 11 Simple Steps
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How To Be Adaptable
- Stop whining. Learn to accept the situation, adapt to it, and move on.
- Don’t mindlessly believe that something is ‘wrong’ and must be avoided.
- Discover your coping mechanism and consider changing some aspects of it.
- Be open to change. As long as it’s safe, embrace new things and experiment.
- Have multiple plans so no change will surprise you.
- Engage in positive self-talk occasionally, to help you adapt faster to changes. Stick to your natural inclinations.
- Do what you feel is right for you.
- Think big and let go of limitations.
- Don’t assign blame as a habit, it’s a waste of time.
- Learn the aspects of your life where you are exaggerating or neglecting to balance it.
- Stop waiting for self-imposed conditions.
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