Flexible strategies
The Unthinkables
Defeating Unthinkables
Idioms
100
What is flexible thinking?
Flexible thinking is when you can think about the wants and needs of others.  You can change plans if something is not working or to better work/play with a group of friends.
100
This unthinkable will get you to do only what you want to do or talk about.  You will get very upset if your plans change and only see things one way.
Rock Brain
100
You are talking about the new Duck Donuts and your friend starts to talk about their favorite doughnut shop - Holtmans.  You continue to only talk about Duck Donuts.  Your friend looks down and sad.  What unthinkable got in your head and what Superflex strategy can you use to defeat it?
One-Sided Sid - you can apologize then show interest in your friend's favorite by asking questions about Holtmans.
100
Break a leg 
Good luck!
200
You want to play tag but all your friends want to play hide and seek.  What flexible strategy can you use?
Play what the group wants to play this time then suggest you play tag later or another time.
200
This unthinkable makes it hard for you to focus on what you are doing or others.  You get easily distracted by things in your environment
Brain Eater
200

Your friends are all talking about the new Avengers movie they saw over the weekend.  You start talking about your favorite type of elevator.  What unthinkable got in your head and what Superflex strategy can you use to defeat it?

Topic Twistermister - you should only talk about what the group is talking about.  Ask about what happened in the movie, who was in it, when they went, etc.
200
It's raining cats and dogs
It's raining really hard
300
Your friend is talking to you and you are not looking at them, walking away and making noise.  What strategy should you use to show them you are listening and care about what they are saying?
Whole body listening
300
This unthinkable stops you from showing interest or that you care about others.  It stops you from thinking about what others might like to do based on what they enjoy
Un-Wonderer
300

Your friend asked you how your weekend was and you talk about everything you did.  You do not ask your friend any questions about their weekend or what they might have done.  What unthinkable got in your head and what Superflex strategy can you use to defeat it?

Un-wonderer - ask your friend about what they did over the weekend.  You can ask what they did, where they went, who they were with, if they had fun, etc.  If you don't know what to ask, you can always ask them the same questions they asked you
300
Call it a day
To be done or end something
400
What are hidden rules?  What is one hidden rule at school?
Hidden rules are rules about our environments that no one says outloud but everyone knows.  Some hidden rules at school are: staying quiet in the halls, raising your hand to speak in class, keeping your shoes on in school, etc.
400
This unthinkable gets you to twist the topic around and talk off-topic/about different things when talking to others.  You may go on and on about topics you want to talk about and not realize that others are bored or disinterested
Topic Twistermister
400

You are supposed to be working on your homework, but your sister turned on the TV and your favorite show is on.  You stop doing your homework.  What unthinkable got in your head and what Superflex strategy can you use to defeat it?

Brain Eater - ask your sister to watch in another room, you can move to another room, you can wear headphones, etc.
400
Clam up
Stop talking
500
You are talking about roller coasters and your friend begins to look away and bored.  You like to talk about roller coasters but what can you do to be flexible and show interest in what your friend likes?
You can change the subject, ask your friend what they like, or use your "friend file" to talk about something you know your friend likes
500
This unthinkable gets you to only talk about your choice of topics.  Even when someone else talks about their interests you continue to talk about what you like.  You only think about yourself
One-Sided Sid
500

You want to ride Diamandback but your family wants to ride the Beast.  You start screaming and crying in the middle of King's Island because you want to ride Diamondback.  What unthinkable got in your head and what Superflex strategy can you use to defeat it?

Rock Brain - you can agree to ride the Beast first if everyone does diamond back next
500
Don't have a cow!
Getting upset and making a big deal about something small
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