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Strong Flexibility Checklist

SKILL I DEMONSTRATED THIS SKILL

3. I CAN SEE THINGS FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

a. I interpret what I see and hear accurately based on evidence. I do not over-generalise by
saying things like “They all hate me!” I’m stupid” or “This always happens to me!”

b. I can imagine and think of different possibilities. I can think hypothetically.

c. I can think of different reasons for someone doing something or something happening e.g.
I can think of different reasons why my friend did not say good morning to me.

d. I can imagine how things may have been for other people; I can see things from different
viewpoints (see Chair Swap model)

e. I can look at situations from lots of different angles.

f. I can put things into perspective e.g. I can see that my phone screen breaking is not as bad
as the death of a pet.

g. I can change my position or views on something when I am given evidence for a different
viewpoint.
4. I CAN PROBLEM-SOLVE CREATIVELY

a. I can problem solve, suggesting different ways to solve an issue.

b. I can think through different options before making a decision.

c. When I come across a problem or difficulty, I stop and think of different ways to solve it.
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d. I can try different ideas when solving a problem, rather than getting fixed on one idea.

e. I can shift away from the original plan, idea or solution.