Without Emotional Flexibility, You’re Liable to Snap

Be More Like Bamboo and Your Resilience Will Grow

Bridget Webber
Nov 3 · 3 min read
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I often glance at the bamboo in my garden and admire the way it bends with the wind. No matter how strong the gusts, it remains flexible. Unlike my bamboo, our mindsets are often rigid though. When unwanted challenges arise, we tighten our resolve to maintain a certain outlook and are…

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