From rigidity to flexibility

When Dr. Milton Erickson was asked by one of his students what is the basis of most people's problems in your opinion? Erickson's response was a single word: "Rigidity." And this answer summarizes the importance of psychological flexibility, which is one of the most important drivers of positive change. Rigidity is a pattern in thinking and behavior that is inflexible and prevents appropriate response to changes and challenges that appear (Leifer, 2003). The person suffering from rigidity has no adaptation to changes, as he follows the same response pattern in most or all situations in his life. It can be said that rigidity is mental, behavioral, and emotional reactions that do not change despite changing circumstances and contexts.