Cognitive flexibility

Cognitive flexibility means being able to change your mind or your behavior in response to different situations. It's like having a toolbox full of different tools you can use depending on what you need to do.

Imagine you're playing with a puzzle, and you're having trouble fitting a piece in the spot you thought it should go. Cognitive flexibility means you can try different spots and ways of fitting it in, like turning the piece around or trying a different spot on the puzzle, until you figure out what works.

Or let's say you're playing a game and you've always used the same strategy to win. But then your friend starts playing in a different way that's making it hard for you to win. Cognitive flexibility means you can adjust your strategy and try something new to win the game.

Being cognitively flexible is important because it helps you adapt to changes and challenges in your environment, making it easier to solve problems and achieve your goals.