How to have arguments without destroying your relationships
Conflict Resolution 101: 5 steps to fight fair in professional and personal relationships
Hello dear reader
I recently came across a quote that made me think about how I deal with conflicts in my personal and professional life.
“You can't address problems with other people unless you understand them." - Ryan Reynolds, Insider.
Conflict resolution is the top skill I aspire to learn currently. Ryan Reynolds recently said that it’s the one skill that has helped in his life and business.
But conflict resolution isn’t easy and requires extraordinary levels of emotional maturity.
Here’s the 5-step process I’m trying to sort out my disagreements better-
Accept that you might have made a mistake.
Not agreeing with someone doesn’t mean they are wrong.
Remain calm while disagreeing- both in language and gestures.
Exercise empathy.
Focus on how to move ahead from the conflict. Don’t blame or villainize the other person.
I’ve discussed these points in detail in the video here:
What’s a trick or behavior that’s helped you resolve conflicts better in your life? Please share your insights by replying to this email or leave your thoughts in the comments.
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With love,
Anangsha.