Free skill · FM 4.3 · 04 Feel It

Lighten Up

Set down bitterness and reach back out to people.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Lighten Up

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

Picture it

The rock in your backpack

Bitterness is a rock you carry everywhere. Set it down and your hands are free to wave.

How do I try it right now?

Name one thing you are grateful for about someone you feel bitter toward.

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

Holding onto bitterness?

This is Lighten Up.

Set down bitterness and reach back out to people.

Picture it: the rock in your backpack. Bitterness is a rock you carry everywhere. Set it down and your hands are free to wave.

Try it: Name one thing you are grateful for about someone you feel bitter toward.

Questions people ask

What is Lighten Up?

Lighten Up is a Flexi Method skill in the Feel It group (FM 4.3). Set down bitterness and reach back out to people.

When should I use Lighten Up?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Holding onto bitterness?

How do I practice Lighten Up?

Name one thing you are grateful for about someone you feel bitter toward. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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