Free skill · FM 5.5 · 05 Bend

Bounce Back Plan

Expect setbacks, be kind to yourself when they come, learn what you can and try again.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Bend

No sound needed. Flexi does it, you copy it.

Picture it

The GPS

It never says you failed. It just says recalculating.

How do I try it right now?

Think of a recent slip, name one lesson, then pick when you will try again.

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

Had a setback?

This is Bounce Back Plan.

Expect setbacks, be kind to yourself when they come, learn what you can and try again.

Picture it: the GPS. It never says you failed. It just says recalculating.

Try it: Think of a recent slip, name one lesson, then pick when you will try again.

Questions people ask

What is Bounce Back Plan?

Bounce Back Plan is a Flexi Method skill in the Bend group (FM 5.5). Expect setbacks, be kind to yourself when they come, learn what you can and try again.

When should I use Bounce Back Plan?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Had a setback?

How do I practice Bounce Back Plan?

Think of a recent slip, name one lesson, then pick when you will try again. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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