It's October, a month that always signifies change to me as we begin to move toward
Winter. Although the change at this time of year connects us with the world’s
going to sleep, I feel the evolution dynamic Alexandra Elle expresses in her
poem here:
evolution
feel.
heal. grow.
that
alone is
an
act of rebellion.
explore.
love. change.
that
alone can lead to triumph.
The
triumph of change is also a dynamic I associate with the power each one of us
has to alter negative interactions in conflict.
It
only takes one person doing something differently to influence a shift in the
course of the conversation. You have significant power to impact what’s
happening in those difficult moments simply by changing your own behaviors.
When
you choose to change yourself – to change what you do – you change the whole
paradigm from which you and those in your conflict are operating.
To
put it simply: change you, change the
conflict.
Today
I’m encouraging you to explore this idea and be rebellious. Be aware of the
typical ways you respond to others when the going gets tough – and do something
different!
Zig
when you usually zag. Don’t take the bait when they push your buttons. Say how
you‘re honestly feeling instead of shutting down. Change directions.
DrK
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