Speak Truth to Heal Conflicts
What do you do during a conflict? Do you ignore conflict, or h ope to avoid uncomfortable conversations? Do you interpret criticism as an insult, and struggle to let it go? Do you silently smile to hide your true feelings? What feelings brew inside of you during moments of stress? How do you deal with this stress? What do you do about it? If you are like most people, you may overthink, avoid, or behave passive-aggressively without even being aware of your behavior. But do these actions make you feel less stressed or more anxious? Is the conflict being resolved? According to this article , conflict avoidance causes many problems. Over time, conflict-avoidant behaviors harm our health and relationships, but there is a better way to deal with conflict. It is possible to honor our feelings, communicate respectfully, and find commonality. Try this next time you encounter a challenging situation: During a moment of self-reflection, (not in the middle of a he