This Week with Introspective

The definition of Adaptable from the Skills Discovery:

• You love re-arranging resources and adapting plans to meet the changing demands of new situations.

• You sense when to stay on track and when to change to become more effective.

• Your adaptability means that you are always looking for the best possible fit for when the context changes.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• When did going with the flow lead to a better outcome than sticking to the plan?

• Where in your life right now do you need to adapt?

• How do you know when it's time to change direction?

Resources of the Week

Article

Why being adaptable is an important skill in today’s world (and how to cultivate it)

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There is a way to build it from the inside out without burning out.

By Sally Clarke

Book

Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life

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Emotional agility is a revolutionary, science-based approach that allows us to navigate life’s twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind.

By Susan David

Article

Embracing Change: Why Adaptability Will Define the Future of Our Work

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The skill that determines whether we thrive or stagnate isn’t just technical competence. It’s psychological, adaptability.

By Vy Ventures

Strength Story: Rita

The Strength of Adaptable

Rita spent sixteen years as a risk manager helping organizations adapt when things went wrong. When something doesn't go as planned, her first question isn't "why did this happen?" it's "what do we do now?" She's learned over time that not everyone is ready to move forward as quickly as she is, and that sometimes people need space before they're ready to adapt.

Her takeaway: Adaptability is about trusting that you can find your way forward, and choosing to learn from what happens rather than dwell on what can't be changed.

Fact of the Week

Psychological flexibility, or the ability to adapt our thoughts and behaviors as situations change, is one of the strongest predictors of mental well-being.

Research has found that people with higher psychological flexibility experience lower stress, greater resilience, and better overall life satisfaction.

(Steven C. Hayes and colleagues; research on psychological flexibility and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

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