How To Handle Conflict Without Creating Chaos

Intro

No matter what your personality type is, conflict is something that we just want to avoid. But the thing is, we face conflict on a daily basis – whether that’s internal conflict where we deal with our own personal issues and even minor decision-making tasks, or external conflicts such as dealing with a rude neighbor or a toxic work environment.

It goes without saying that conflict is something that anyone would want to avoid. However, as we’ll be learning in this podcast, the best way to deal with conflict is not to hide from it or ignore it, but to deal with it face-on.

But how do we resolve conflicts in a healthy manner? What are some tools that we can use to help us deal with internal and external conflicts?

Bina Patel, a Conflict Resolution specialist, joins us on the podcast to share her expert advice on conflict resolution.

She talks about how we can resolve conflicts, how to avoid misunderstandings, conflict fatigue, and why it’s important to set personal boundaries and how it plays out in conflict resolution.

Guest Bio

Bina Patel works as a Conflict Resolution Expert, and has helped organizations such as Coca-Cola, The Royal Caribbean Cruises, and the U.S. Army in resolving internal conflicts and improving workplace culture.

Key Takeaways

• The different types of conflicts you experience on a daily basis [12:32]
  
• Be mindful about the energy we project to people [14:20]
  
• How to manage internal and external conflicts in a hostile environment [18:22]
  
• The importance of setting personal boundaries [19:56]
  
• How to overcome anxiety around building community abroad [27:23]
  
• Is conflict bad? When is conflict a good thing? [30:36]
  
• Journal exercises to deal with internal and external conflicts [36:15]
  
• The right time to deal with conflict, conflict fatigue [37:39]
  
• How conflict resolution can help you achieve peace of mind [40:17]
  

Quotes

“How we project our energy is a reflection of what we get in return.” (Bina)

“It's really important that if we [deal with conflict] with a positive mindset despite our previous experience, then conflict can be resolved easily.” (Bina)

“We have to set a boundary for ourselves of what is acceptable and what is not, and the degree to what is acceptable or not.” (Bina)

“So I really find that conflict is a great way to grow ourselves, but also to look inside and think.” (Bina)

“Remember that we have choices, and you have a choice to leave an agency, a friendship, or a relationship. Because if it's hurting you and it's causing more anxiety than you can handle, then it's not healthy for you.” (Bina)

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