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How to be mindful in an argument
- Start with yourself. How do you relate to the person or topic discussed?
- Check in with your body. What are you feeling - are you uneasy, frustrated, angered, fearful? Note it, and allow yourself to be in it.
- Pause, breathe, and return to your center. What are you arguing for or against? What outcome do you desire? Can you let go of your desire for it?
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Avoiding a heated exchange
When we disagree with someone, it doesn't have to turn into a heated argument.
Staying mindful during the exchange allows us to select conversation and debate in ways that do not aggravate the situation.
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Defusing an argument
- Try to agree on what it is you are trying to resolve. Many arguments are the result of miscommunication.
- When you express differing opinions, try to do so without coming across as angry.
- If the disagreement continues, speak your tr...
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