When dealing with problems, it’s very easy to use tried and tested methods of coping. Perhaps you like to distract yourself with something else, seeking comfort in the counsel of others. Or maybe you prefer to leap headfirst into lists and planning to help overcome the issue.
Each of us has developed patterns of behaviour that might help or hinder our ability to be resilient in the moment. And be they 25, 45, or 65 years ingrained, it’s likely our brains will return to them time and time again. But what if we could try a different approach? Or even better, what if we could teach a positive approach from a young age?
It’s time to say a warm hello to our FLIP-it Thinking toolkit.
Helping pupils build resilience through FLIP-it Thinking
For many years, Laughology has taught our FLIP-it thinking method to children in schools and communities up and down the country. Our workshops are creating a new generation of problem solvers who really understand the way their brains work and how to get the best out of them.
The FLIP-it method is simple and effective. It’s a toolbox for helping pupils tackle change, build resilience and feel more positive and empowered. By guiding children through a reliable method, it’s easy for them to form a thinking process in the brain that can be accessed in times of need. So what is FLIP?
- F stands for FOCUS – slowing our brains down to proactively gain control of our thoughts. Students learn what they actually ‘control’ in life, and look at how humour, happiness and laughter can be vital components to taking charge of our thoughts and responses.
- L stands for Language – by reframing the narrative to their experiences, children can develop confidence and self-belief.
- I stands for Imagination – learning to reduce levels of stress and anxiety by imagining things going well. Have you tried comparing yourself to a superhero recently?
- P stands for Powerpose – Trick your brain into feeling better with some body positioning. Given that our bodies echo our emotional state, children love to enact a bit of reverse psychology on the brain to feel more in control.
With a plethora of techniques to help students shift their mindset, there’s a positive thinking transformation underway across classrooms, age ranges and localities. So, will you join the revolution?
If you’re interested in having one of our FLIP-it Thinking sessions in your school, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - he’ll be FLIPping happy to answer your questions and book your session.
