The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue. – Oscar Levant – American Humorist
This issue of Kick Conflict to the Curb™ helps you build your resilience. It covers three strategies for controlling frustrations with difficult people.
- Are there specific individuals in your professional or social circles who seem to push your buttons effortlessly?
- Do you find yourself wasting precious time and energy being irked by their presence?
- If so, you’re not alone. We all encounter people who trigger us, whether they exhibit bullying tendencies, narcissistic behaviors, or rub us the wrong way.
But here’s the thing: instead of allowing these interactions to consume us, we can shift our perspective and reclaim control over our reactions. Rather than engaging in futile arguments or becoming defensive, we can employ simple yet powerful strategies to navigate these situations gracefully and confidently.
1. Observe Their Behavior
The first step in mastering irritation is to step back and observe the behavior of the individuals who trigger us. What patterns do they exhibit? How do they communicate? By adopting a curious and detached mindset, we can gain valuable insights into their motivations and triggers, helping us to depersonalize the situation.
Please click the link below for two more strategies to add to your Resilience Toolbox.
The link goes to my newly launched LinkedIn Newsletter – Kick Conflict to the Curb™.
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2. Then go to my profile page, where you’ll see a link to subscribe to the Kick Conflict to the Curb Newsletter.
Please let me know how you build resilience once you read the newsletter.
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Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!
Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution
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