In this Daily Leverage episode, host Jesse P. Gilmore explains the concept of psychological flexibility - the ability to adapt behavior to serve long-term values despite difficult experiences. He outlines research showing psychological flexibility aids stress management, performance, and mental health. Practices like mindfulness, CBT, and ACT can enhance it. Gilmore provides examples of applying psychological flexibility to body, emotions, relationships, and business. He advises listeners to reflect on responding rigidly versus flexibly to a recent challenge and how to improve flexibility moving forward.
