Strategies for Overcoming Conflict Avoidance

• Reframe confrontation - Conflict resolution is not about "fighting". It's about standing up for yourself and communicating when you feel frustrated.
• Make a plan - Rehearse concise points you’d like to get across so you’ll feel confident when addressing them.
• Recognize and manage your feelings - Instead of trying to sedate emotions try looking at them through the lens of self-compassion.
• Resolve issues in real-time rather than endlessly ruminate and allow conflicts to fester in your head.

Some form of conflict is a normal part of our personal and professional lives. While it’s OK to never be completely comfortable with confrontation, being able to resolve issues effectively means accepting it as a healthy part of communicating with others.

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