The Most Important Life Skill You Need to Master

The One Stretching Routine Every Man Should Know [Fatherly](%2F%2Ffatherly.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/ySGGxHttRT_K9f0m71JKlCFllNk=284) Aug 26, 2022 Flexibility is one of the most crucial skills for us all to master — the physical skill as well as the psychological one. Staying limber and nimble, able to get down on the floor with the kids, is functional fitness that will keep you feeling good into your old age. If you want to maintain it, a proper stretching routine is a must. As important is psychological flexibility, or learning how to not get set in your old ways so that you’re able to handle whatever your partner, your kids, or your boss throws at you. Keeping an open mind and a flexible body will help you throughout all areas of your life, and there’s only one way to get there: practice. LOVE %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwhat-is-psychological-flexibility-happy-relationship%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/lJ0jZqWiWgDhiTNKfD0Z1eiRO60=284 [Why ‘Psychological Flexibility’ Is The Key To All Happy Marriages](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwhat-is-psychological-flexibility-happy-relationship%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/zsurXFV89SQCtpazHJoeAb0jBQA=284) Why? Well, [the tree that bends doesn’t break.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwhat-is-psychological-flexibility-happy-relationship%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/jzVAbH8GKe1AsXsrsqT1xtHrvBM=284) [READ THIS STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwhat-is-psychological-flexibility-happy-relationship%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/LpcGpcyolR79XJwH5V60JBe-sQ8=284) Psychological flexibility is about choosing which things you want to be flexible about, while also voicing what really matters. FURTHER READING [How Happy Marriages Stay Happy: 7 Signs Of A Rock-Solid Relationship](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fsigns-of-happy-marriage-that-lasts%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/7DY20Yv5h40LDD5siJJWAj1DMks=284) [The 5:1 Ratio Is The Magic Formula For A Happy Marriage](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fmagic-formula-happy-marriage-51-ratio%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/CgWS6iXa1oJYHHgYewQjuEFgXWg=284) [25 Pieces Of Marriage Advice From Couples Who’ve Been Together 25+ Years](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flife%2Fmarriage-advice-from-couples-married-25-plus-years%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/QlkrzgYtKT2tlrlix7noW3-ENao=284) FITNESS %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth%2Flower-back-stretches-hip-flexor-stretch-dad%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/9SucajrA0NSDmmhtF2iXReyKZ3o=284 [The One Stretching Routine Every Man Should Know](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth%2Flower-back-stretches-hip-flexor-stretch-dad%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/bNouj3RF0jqPVglcoijfSpG7gUA=284) [This routine will help you prevent injury and stay limber for life.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth%2Flower-back-stretches-hip-flexor-stretch-dad%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/ffoTB55qTRUvTMeMeHK95QztNro=284) [READ THIS STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth%2Flower-back-stretches-hip-flexor-stretch-dad%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/0DHI0_HEI6HCggDPMUseEcqs6Uw=284) PARENTING %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fparenting%2Fhallmarks-parents-flexible-kids-open-to-change%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/jKdNknGv0PpbKM489E6qiySl_Q4=284 [Parents Who Raise Flexible, Adaptable Kids Do These 3 Things](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fparenting%2Fhallmarks-parents-flexible-kids-open-to-change%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/-yDaYciqacgU2KTIF6YTfO1fvKI=284) [While kids become more open to change, parents learn patience by doing these three things.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fparenting%2Fhallmarks-parents-flexible-kids-open-to-change%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/nOMnXuteYFwEb6II8n8N52VioFY=284) [READ THIS STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fparenting%2Fhallmarks-parents-flexible-kids-open-to-change%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/X0zBGoBXiJBE0YinfBYjh1ORMtI=284) SELF %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwant-to-be-happier-parent-learn-to-develop-flexible-mindset%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/Kz8LQIz_Ft5OdGZwBQDrKUU_BOI=284 [Want To Be A Happier Parent? Learn To Develop A Flexible Mindset](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwant-to-be-happier-parent-learn-to-develop-flexible-mindset%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/f6vF4OIbxxInW7DsdC2qJsOgsNg=284) [Staying rigid will keep you in one place for life.Â](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwant-to-be-happier-parent-learn-to-develop-flexible-mindset%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/p3vGvxLpCIj7iQ2kbqV51fAZEkk=284) [READ THIS STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwant-to-be-happier-parent-learn-to-develop-flexible-mindset%3Futm_campaign=35953%26utm_medium=fatherlyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000182dbafaee3-e7d40b88-3d7e-40ec-b55b-3a25b688268b-000000/Lmhn13OrPgLlHy-QZIGCkXts2w8=284) How To Have A Flexible Mindset [01] Listen To Your Child’s Side More Often During any disagreement, it is tempting to want to adhere to your side of the discussion and have that be the final word. But — and this shouldn’t be news — it’s important to listen openly and at least hear what they have to say. Even if it doesn’t change the scope of the argument, it is important to validate the other person’s feelings and at least acknowledge that they’re being heard. [01] Be Open To New Ideas For parents, there is often more than one way to go about things. A willingness to look at other ideas and other routes is crucial. Be open to new parenting skills and realize that you aren’t going to get it right the first time, or even the second or third. [01] Stop Seeing Only Failure And Success People who have rigid mindsets tend to view situations as either “good” or “bad,” a “failure” or a “success.” And they react accordingly. However, not everything is so black and white. Those with a flexible mindset look at life as a series of opportunities to learn from and seek constructive ways to overcome challenges. In other words, they bring perspective. 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