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No matter how hard you try to plan ahead, life is always going to throw surprises your way. Being able to go with the flow is a great way to adapt to new situations and still come out successful. Going with the flow can help you let go and deal with moments when things don’t turn out the way you planned.
Here are 10 ways you can start going with the flow more in your life.
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QuestionIs it OK to go with the flow?Nicolette Tura is an Empowerment Coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her work, Nicolette helps high achievers discover their true potential and grow personally. She recently founded the non-profit Celestial Wellness Network and started a musical project, The Feather and Stone. With over ten years of experience in nonprofit leadership and running her own wellness business, Nicolette combines her background in psychology, mindfulness, and psychophysiology to create profound change. Nicolette has hands-on experience as a Therapy Associate, and has worked with patients recovering from neurological disorders. She offers one-on-one coaching tailored to each client's needs, with options for short-term, transformative engagements. Her personalized coaching sessions help individuals break free from self-limiting beliefs and achieve their goals. She completed a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification and is a NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree is Sociology from San Jose State University.Yes! Going with the flow can also help you release physical tension. When you try to resist unexpected changes, it can lead to tension in your body and difficulty sleeping.
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- ↑ https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/flexible-thinking-how-to-encourage-kids-to-go-with-the-flow
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2018/09/how-to-stop-being-so-controlling-and-accept-uncertainty#How-to-stop-being-so-controlling
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