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Emotional flexibility
This is a trait that helps us adjust more easily to new circumstances, challenges and situations as they arise.
- Whether it’s starting a new job, taking a new class or getting married, being cognitively flexible helps us to grow and get along better with others.
- However, for many people, this is much easier said than done—especially for those who tend to “get stuck” on certain thoughts and behaviours patterns.
The good news is that there are some simple strategies you can incorporate into your life to help you become more flexible and adjust more easily to change.
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1. Change your diet
For many, a diet with a higher ratio of complex carbohydrates to protein can be helpful.
- In particular, you might try adding chickpeas and sweet potatoes to your diet because these foods help boost serotonin, are high in fibre, and are lower on the glycemic index....
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3. Practice thought-stopping
An important part of gaining control over your repetitive thoughts is to become mindful of them when they occur—and then practice the simple technique of thought stopping.
- Try envisioning a red stop sign, and saying to yourself: STOP!...
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4. Document options and solutions
Writing down your thoughts helps to “get them out of your head” and allows you to view them more rationally.
Try writing down:
- The thought that is stuck in your head
- What you can do to help offset the thought
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2. Exercise
Another way to increase L-tryptophan is by exercising.
- Exercise also increases your energy levels, reduces your worries, and can distract you from the repetitive thinking patterns that get stuck in your head.
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5. Think before automatically saying "no"
Some people have the tendency to say "no" automatically even before thinking about what was asked of them.
- This can be especially problematic in relationships.
- It is limiting and unnecessary to always dismiss ideas or deny your partner his or her...
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