4 Ways To Handle Conflict
I can honestly say I don’t like conflict, but I’m extremely good at handling it. It’s one of those things that’s bound to happen at some point in life sorta like change. Conflict can show up in all areas of life from our workplace to our relationships at home with family and friends.
I remember for a long period of my life I avoided conflict as much as I possibly could. That lead to me not using my Throat Chakra to speak up for or defend myself. All that did was create inner turmoil for me, that would eventually need to be released. I credit strengthening my emotional intelligence with the ability to handle conflict in a very diplomatic way.
One of the best things I did for myself was strictly focus on self-development. There are many characteristics that I upgraded that keep me in a positive mindset during not so pleasant times. One of them is patience! The contributing factor is understanding how healthy conflict looks and simply practicing that consistently. By no means am I suggesting creating unnecessary conflict just so you can test your inner growth. LOL
Here are a few ideas that helped me deal with conflict:
Create Safe Spaces for Others: When people feel safe, seen, and heard around your their defense will always be lower. They can connect to you more authentically and feel comfortable being in your presence.
Speak Up Often: Sharing ideas around different types disagreements and upgrading the perspective on those experiences. Saying how you feel might be helpful for someone else to know they are not alone.
Remain Mindful of Others: Our emotions can get the best of us sometimes which will manifest in our words and actions. Being mindful of how your actions can escalate a situation or on a positive note diffuse it. Learning how to redirect the energy and conversation is a great tool to use.
Remember your options: Remind yourself you have a choice in any conflict. You could remain in a difficult situation or you could remove yourself. We always control our actions! Never allow another person to dictate how you move.