Free skill · FM 3.4 · 03 Open Up

Bend the Rule

Weigh what a strict inner rule gives you against what it costs, then try a looser version.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Open Up

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Picture it

Training wheels

Some rules helped you balance once. Now they slow you down.

How do I try it right now?

Name one rule you live by, like "never be late," and try a softer version today.

Flexi
Tried it? That counts. Tap the button and Flexi gives you a small nod. Nothing is saved. Practice it again in the app any time.

What Flexi says in the Short

Living by strict rules?

This is Bend the Rule.

Weigh what a strict inner rule gives you against what it costs, then try a looser version.

Picture it: Training wheels. Some rules helped you balance once. Now they slow you down.

Try it: Name one rule you live by, like "never be late," and try a softer version today.

Questions people ask

What is Bend the Rule?

Bend the Rule is a Flexi Method skill in the Open Up group (FM 3.4). Weigh what a strict inner rule gives you against what it costs, then try a looser version.

When should I use Bend the Rule?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Living by strict rules?

How do I practice Bend the Rule?

Name one rule you live by, like "never be late," and try a softer version today. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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