I abhor arguing. It’s a waste of precious time and energy and robs me of my serenity. Conflict, however, is horse of another color. Conflict occurs daily in each of our lives. It simply means that there is a disagreement, a difference of opinion. My husband and I engage in disputes on a regular basis […]
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Category Archives: conflict resolution
How To Stop Being Angry With Someone
I find it amusing that very often when I’m scheduled to do a radio show or present a lecture I’m speaking on a subject matter that reflects a lesson I need reminded of. Today’s show is no exception. I’m one who is slow to anger and quick to forgive. However, occasionally I find myself trapped […]
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How to Make a Difficult Conversation Easier
Conversations can be risky at times. The more sensitive the topic, the more delicately we need to approach it while maintaining a truthful and honest demeanor . The subtle balance between being blunt and abrasive or being effectual is one that many are not equipped to navigate. In my more than twenty years as a […]
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Misdirected Anger
We’ve all taken our anger out on the wrong party, not to say that there is ever a right party who is deserving of our ire. It’s not uncommon to be upset with one person and misdirect it at someone or something else. Your boss has been crabby all day and continually comments on every […]
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Problem Interactions in the Workplace
Most of us work for a living. On or off the job we are bound to encounter a wide range of, shall I say, challenging personalities? Bullies, intimidators, hypocrites, backstabbers, underminers, instigators, complainers, gossips, withholders, and know-it-alls just to name a few. Their presence can be distressing and distractive. Many of us are ill-prepared to […]
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Get Difficult Relationships on the Right TRAC
For the most part, I don’t associate with people who difficult to get along with. Being a sole entrepreneur, I am not subjected to dealing with obnoxious coworkers, irate customers or demanding bosses (although I am tough to work for but fortunately I get along very well with myself). Socially, I am free to screen […]
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Family Feuds, Quick Tips to Resolve Them
Families: they can be our greatest source of joy or a never ending cause of stress. Some might like to have a few parts replaced, others may prefer to trade theirs in for a more suitable model. Some are grateful to have a family regardless while others would prefer to travel through life solo. If […]
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The COLTS Method of Instantly Resolving Problems
We’ve all had our share of problems in life, some more than others but problems none-the-less. If you’re anything like me, you eventually grow weary dealing with and finding solutions to unpleasant situations. Rather than win the lottery, some might opt to have all of their problems vanish, never to reappear again – to live […]
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Silent Anger
In the late sixties, I married my high school sweetheart. He was a quiet person by nature so when we began having difficulties in our marriage and his response was one of silence I thought it was just his personality. Little did I realize it was a manipulative technique that would eventually destroy my already […]
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PROD Method of Conflict Resolution
Conflict: one of the most feared words in the English language and sadly one of the most misunderstood as well. My mission: to bring deeper awareness to this benign term, to remove all preconceived negativity associated with disagreements, and to reinstate it’s position of value in our vocabulary. If anyone is prepared to undertake such […]
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