How do you handle conflict?
Do you shy away? Hit it head-on? Mediate? Give in?
Do you say, “what conflict”?
We all deal with conflict in different ways.
Here are six tips for creating healthy conflict:
1. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes
How do they see it? They may not see it how you do.
This changes your perspective.
2. Talk respectfully
Treat each other how you want to be treated.
Remember that Golden Rule? It still applies.
3. Be honest with others
Don’t hide what you’re feeling or thinking. Be honest. Be open and vulnerable.
Don’t forget that part about talking respectfully to each other.
4. Be honest with yourself
If you’re the issue, be honest and admit that.
If you’re bothered by something because it’s a trigger, admit that story.
Own your part and ask forgiveness.
5. Stick it out
Finished the conversation, forgive and let it go.
Keep your slate clean, so the conflicts don’t keep building and building and cause more issues.
6. Take a break if you need it, and come back and finish the conversation
Sometimes you do need to walk away or process before finishing the conversation.
But here’s the key: Admit what you need and ask for the space.
Then come back and resolve the conversation.
As you work through conflict in healthy ways, your relationship goes deeper.
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This worksheet will help you overcome the fear of conflict so you can create deeper relationships.
Thanks a bunch for listening!!
Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free!
