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The Flexible Mindset
Episode 85th March 2026 • Put it in a bubble • Marilyn Barker
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Life rarely goes exactly as planned. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore what it truly means to develop a flexible mindset, the ability to bend without breaking when life shifts unexpectedly.

A rigid mindset keeps us stuck in fear, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking. A flexible mindset opens the door to growth, resilience, and possibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. What a flexible mindset actually is (and what it’s not)
  2. How rigid thinking increases stress and self-doubt
  3. Why adding the word “yet” can change your perspective
  4. How to reframe failure into learning
  5. Practical steps to build mental flexibility daily
  6. Reflection questions to strengthen your adaptability

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated because things aren’t going “according to plan,” this episode will gently guide you toward a new way of thinking.

Because success isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence and adaptability.

🫧 When rigid thinking feels heavy… put it in a bubble.

Reflection Questions

  1. Where in my life am I thinking in black and white?
  2. What outcome am I gripping too tightly?
  3. How can I reframe one recent setback into a lesson?
  4. What would change if I added the word “yet” to my self-talk?


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