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Category Archives: Conflict Coaching

Impulsive Can Be Repulsive

When we decide to go on a holiday, to a movie, or do something else on impulse, we more often than not enjoy the spontaneous decision. The same principle doesn’t usually apply to our reactions in conflict though. Rather, our … Continue reading

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Liking Ourselves

The importance of liking ourselves as a basic law of attraction is likely an indisputable premise. However, during conflicts we sometimes act in ways that embarrass us. It seems we have trouble restraining our words and actions at times and … Continue reading

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Conflict: Finding Our Way Through It

Though having conflict with those we live and work with is a normal part of life, the way through it can present huge challenges. The thing is, most of us are able to find our way through even the bramble … Continue reading

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Pretending

It sometimes happens that after a conflict is ostensibly over, we pretend everything is alright. And yet, we continue to feel upset, resentment, despair and other negative by-products of unresolved issues and emotions. We may act as though things are … Continue reading

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Stepping Back

Being in a conflict with another person often immerses us in complex dynamics. There are many layers including our individual and collective histories, our needs, our hopes, our expectations, our emotions and so on. Stepping back is both a physical … Continue reading

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