We all have moments of frustration whether they be associated with a friend, a family member, or a disagreement in your everyday life,
IT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENS BUT HOW YOU DEAL WITH WHAT HAPPENS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Common failing responses to conflict
- Avoidance: ignore the problem
- Standing your Ground: use controlling and verbal or physical behaviors to WIN the argument to be RIGHT
- Surrendering: concedes go along to stop the fight
- Compromise/Sacrifice: concession. Denying ones truth to stop the argument
- Collaborate: People who practice collaboration care about win-win solutions. This simply means that they scout common a
Ultimately, understanding your wants and needs as well as your behavior patterns will establish internal insight. You will have a better understanding for not just yourself, but for others around you and how situations may or may not unfold. This knowledge will give you the preliminary tools for conflict resolution.