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Category Archives: Choice in Conflict

Pick Your Battles

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

You have likely heard the expression “pick your battles” and know the gist of its meaning. I have said this at times to friends and colleagues who find themselves in a number of disagreements about a number of matters – … Continue reading →

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Speaking Up

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

One of the things that leads to conflict – at least inner conflict – is when we seem to lose the ability to speak up, voice our needs, express our feelings, defend our perspective, and so on. This may have … Continue reading →

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Disputes: A Clash of Imperfect Ideas

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

It is common in the midst of conflict that we become more assertive about our perspective – especially when the other person is equally or more assertive about hers or his. One or both of us may push our viewpoints … Continue reading →

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Yelling in Conflict

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

As long as I can remember when I heard people yell at each other, or one person yelling at someone, I reacted internally with fear. I do not know how to articulate my fears. I just know there was something … Continue reading →

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Yea, Yea Tell It To the Judge

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

You have likely heard or possibly used this expression “Yea, yea tell it to the judge”. In my experience, it is usually said in a demeaning and sarcastic manner when the speaker disagrees with another’s perspective on a matter. It’s … Continue reading →

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