The Art of being Adaptable: On Flexibility

You woke up one morning, almost everything has changed. All your routines have crushed. All systems in your life seemed just went all over the place. Clearly, a lightning has hit you big time and your life begins to be a big mess. How are you gonna be able to handle it?

Being adaptable means you are able to adjust to new conditions. May it be inside your family--issues that are unresolved, internal conflicts, miscommunications. It may be at work--management has changed, there may be lay-offs, benefits have been modified. Inside friendship--suddenly you figured out that its not worth-saving anymore because it's toxic. Relationships--suddenly you are not their priority anymore or you've been taken for granted. I can go and on about this but one thing is for sure--how well are you taking it in? Are you being swiped off the idea or you go with the flow?

I have listed 7 ways on how to be more flexible, versatile, or what we call a person who can sway like a bamboo when life hits them hard like a storm--adaptable.

Resilience: This is one trait that tests one's intestinal fortitude. It is standing still while your boat has been rocked. It's like driving the Titanic when you know it sinking, hence, you remain calm. When a person is resilient, he/she can stand the test of time by being sturdy. For instance, there has been loss of a loved one--someone has to stay strong amidst the loss--show other family members that it is possible to live a life without that important person. This person is also considered to be a leader due to the example that he/she demonstrates. This person is like our parents and our elders. This kind of people are the ones you can count on to.

Meditate: Every bit of me and this wraps around everything that I do--I share this skill/technique because it has been very beneficial for me. A flexible person experiences, yes, fear but they are not being limited by that, instead they go head on and do necessary things that may bring in utmost and valuable change in their life--like practicing meditation. Some may say it is Taboo, but for some it is a tool to be in sync with your mind, to be calm under pressure and to be at peace when everyone's at war. Start from taking deep breaths--there are a lot of resources over the internet--so start your own routine now. Or just like what I'm doing, go download the Calm App and start living and breathing nicely again.

Declutter: This concept is not new. If you design your life like it is organized and well-planned out then chances are if there is a hurdle or a block/problem, at least that impact is not heavy because you made a contingency plan--and that is to simplify things through decluttering. It's as simple as making your bed in the morning, preparing your breakfast, washing and ironing your clothes--or maybe just fixing your things in a very presentable way. What has been noticed or fixed is easier than cramming and worrying when the time comes that you need your things on hand, ready. For instance, if you lay out your money inside your wallet in a good fashion, more likely that you will spend it in a very good way as well. So start decluttering and start noticing your life simple yet effective.

Be Open: If a person is open, anything is possible. It's like being available to the universe--Its abundance, its limitless and its holiness. This person is not a one-way, know-it-all but a person that is ready collaboration, discussion and solutions collated from another person or a group of people. Being open has a lot of benefits. One can never ran out of being able to share and to contribute just because he/she is also a big possibility to a lot of people.

Back-up Plan: One can prevent going into the rut by having a second option. We all know plan B, just in case plan A did not work right? It is making sure that you won't go astray because you did something risky. And risks are not easy to handle. So the next time you decide to go for something that you know isn't easy--do plan B.

Empathy: Nothing beats a person who knows how to understand another person. It is like putting your shoes in their own. It is feeling what another person is feeling. This is one of the skill that is popular in customer service and hospitality. Clearly, if you practice this skill, people will be drawn to you easily, not only will they love you but will respect you. Because empathy is contagious. It is that influential. You might want to practice this skill now, not to be popular but to be a valuable human being.

Resourcefulness: Yes, everything is available because we live in one universe. But a person who knows how to make use of his/her talents, possessions, ability, and prowess for the good is exemplary. You might not be able to have everything that you want in life, but if you know how to make use your assets for the better--that is being smart of your god-given talents. You may also want to tap in your most valuable resources--friends because it will heighten the effect and more people will be of benefit from it.

So, nothing grows by being stagnant, standing still. We always want to flourish and cultivate what we reap and being a person who is adaptable, is one at the forefront. That's for sure.