Uncertainty is no longer the exception at work — it’s the operating environment. Psychological flexibility, drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), explains why some people and organisations stay effective under pressure while others stall. This teaser explores how workplace resilience is built not through control or toughness, but through the capacity to adapt, stay present and act on what truly matters.

Many people feel like they don’t fully belong — as if everyone else “gets it,” while they’re somehow on the outside looking in. The irony is that this experience feels unique, yet it’s one of the most universal. Sometimes it’s self-doubt, and sometimes it’s not a personal flaw at all — it’s a response to environments not built with everyone in mind.

“’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”— Alfred, Lord Tennyson On October 6 1892 , one of the great...

Discover the power of present moment awareness and why life only happens now. At Bonmotus, we help individuals, teams, and organisations develop psychological flexibility through our Mind To ACTion and Values To ACTion programmes. Learn practical skills to reduce stress, improve focus, and take purposeful, values-driven action — so you can do what matters, when it matters.

While enjoying a trip to the coast, the author describes an internal struggle over eating cake—an example of how our minds link thoughts using Relational Frame Theory (RFT). RFT explains how we mentally connect concepts in ways that can help or hinder us. Mind To ACTion, a training program based on RFT and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), teaches psychological flexibility—helping people unhook from unhelpful thoughts and act in line with their values.

Psychological flexibility in sport is the hidden superpower behind lasting success. From Cristiano Ronaldo’s reinvention to Serena Williams’ resilience, elite athletes thrive not just on talent—but on their ability to adapt, stay focused, and act in line with their values. This mindset, central to the ACT-based Mind to ACTion approach, is now helping leaders and teams build mental agility beyond the field.

I stopped mowing my lawn—not out of neglect, but to create something more meaningful. Rewilding my garden became a way to align my actions with my values. What grew wasn’t just wildflowers, but a sense of purpose. Letting go of control opened space for biodiversity, beauty, and clarity. Sometimes, the most important thing we can grow is a life that truly reflects who we are.

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment, organisations are increasingly turning to a powerful mental skill to foster...

Rediscover the power of curiosity with ACT and Mind to ACTion—learn how asking better questions can boost mental flexibility, reduce struggle, and reconnect you with what truly matters.

If psychological flexibility is the key to success, The Fall might just be its soundtrack.

When thinking about Neuro-inclusion in the workplace, it's important to place the numbers in context and highlight barriers to diagnosis.

Most things in life are not as simple as a Lou Reed song. Even if we wish they were.

Today, January 25th, in Scotland and throughout the World, we celebrate the life and work of Robert Burns.  In recent years I’ve found...

Learn how by using evidence-based techniques drawn from ACT to underpin corporate training you can boost resilience, productivity and decision making skills.

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay I’ve been thinking about thinking. It’s something that we humans are good at.  We are remarkable thinkers...

On this day, July 5th 2024, the day after the UK elected a new Government, I’ve been reflecting on how endings and beginnings often exist...

A trip up memory mountain becomes a reminder of the power we have in The Present.

Accepting good enough instead of striving for perfection gives us the freedom to accept ourselves and the opportunity to live a better life

Is your life is like a Road Map or an Ordnance Survey (OS) map? Midlands Road Map A roadmap is all about starting points and...

In 1993, an article was published in “Our Voice” the newsletter of Autism Network International.  The piece was written by Jim Sinclair,...