Self-coaching questions for conflict resolution.
Self-mastery
The best conflict resolution and communication skills in the world are little use if we can't access them when we need them most. Self-mastery is about being able to think clearly, respond nimbly, and maintain our equilibrium in the face of difficult and stressful interactions.
Three alternatives to rumination after an argument
Never has a rubber duck been more helpful.
An uncomplicated way to reduce the pitfalls of emotional memories during conflict resolution
Don’t suppress or stifle — shift.
How to stop ruminating at night (other times too)
Go ahead, cozy on up to it.
How to disagree better
Have better disagreements in your personal and professional relationships.
A way to turn anger into curiosity
We’ll call this the George Takei method.
Control emotions better by labeling them
For once, labels are a good thing.
Ask yourself this kind of question when an argument rattles you
Use a centering question to get your balance back.