In life we are never promised that everyone will get along with us or even like us. Disagreements will happen and how we handle it will matter. Conflict management doesn’t have to be stressful. No showdown has to occur.
Conflict can occur at any moment. A rude clerk, an immature teen, things happen in our daily lives right? Our first reaction is to behave rudely right back right? We don’t want to do this because what we have done is allowed someone else to control our happiness.
Here are a few pointers on how to handle conflict (after all – you never know when your response could save a life):
- Pause before responding: take a breath and consider your options
- Decide maturely if the situation that you are in, needs to be removed permanently
- Take a day or a moment to weigh out a big decision to remove stress.
- Talk over a situation with a trusted friend or loved one.
- Solution brain-storm: using this tactic in marriage works well.
- Don’t be afraid to apologize if you are in the wrong. Thinking before you respond next time will help this to not happen again.
Finding ways to deal with the stress of confrontational situations is never easy. You can work through situations successfully and with less stress. If you consider the tips above and take your time – you can figure out what is best for you. If you feel overly stressed and nervous – the truth is – you may just need practice or maybe you are going about the problem the wrong way.
Believe in what you can achieve. You can handle the stress that comes along without the traditional O.K. Coral Showdown… There is no need for anger and aggression to enter a situation – just because an issue needs to be confronted. Conflict can be a very easy way of saying – we will communicate until we understand the other person’s perspective and we will work out the differences peacefully. Good luck on your journey. You will find success I am sure.
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