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Personal Conflict Mitigation And Resolution

By Linda Ruiz


Personal conflict normally takes many forms. The various forms vary, with some being serious than others. Conflicts arise from the long term choices that individual make as well as the immediate decisions that we make. The way a person solves them greatly depends on his or her character and integrity. Personal conflict mitigation and resolution is important to every individual.

It is important to begin with determining the sources of personal conflicts. First, taking responsibility is a major source. One has to decide whether to take blame and the consequences that comes with it or not. Issues to do with ethics are another source. Taking revenge is another source. Many people find it impossible to get back to a person who offended them.

You can also encounter conflicts when you want to make decisions that matter to you and might change your life. Group activities that might be seen as immoral can make you get into conflicts as you try to decide whether you will take part or not. You are likely to get obstructed by choosing not to engage. You should get an understanding of how to reduce and handle your personal conflicts. They can affect your health if you do not manage them in a good way.

It is advisable to write down feelings. This should be done in a journal and kept safe for privacy. In case of conflicts, an individual should create a personal time. This is the time to meditate and engage in an activity that one loves best. This helps to ease a person. An individual may for example take a walk in a quiet place listening to music.

Teach yourself to respond to situations that you face rather than react. This helps you to avoid arguing. You must not always win an argument. Give in at times. You should also learn to be a good listener who lets others express their feelings. You should also avoid doing something that will draw too much attention to you like talking too much about yourself. Also manage your emotional response. Where there is a need, do not hesitate from seeing a counselor for advice.

We should understand our personal conflict style as it will help us in the improvement of the ways we use to solve difficult situations. The styles refer to how we behave when we are faced with challenging situations. Competition is such one style. This is for some of us who are aggressive and defensive when conflict arises. It helps when quick decisions require to be made.

Collaborative management style. This is a style where one tries to bring people together in trying to find a solution. In this case, everyone is a winner, and each view counts. This style is highly cooperative. At the end, everyone is satisfied. Avoidance is also a style where an individual will chose to avoid arguments. This is for those who are not confident of solving the situation.

Lastly, accommodation is another style. This is for a person who puts the need of others first. It is also high cooperative. An individual using this style is comfortable to take orders from others. This is a good method for keeping peace and avoiding confrontation.




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