When I first got married I hated conflict. The thought of an argument made me nervous and so I avoided upsetting conversations with my husband all the time. If I was angry about something, instead of voicing my upset, I would go underground and act it out rather than talk it out. As you can […]
Finding Your GPS (Grounded Powerful Strength): Stop Behaving In The Extremes
In our world today, very few people have mastered the art of standing up for themselves. After working with hundreds, if not thousands, of people over the years, I’ve found that people typically land in one of three groupings when it comes to having difficult conversations or handling difficult situations: 1. The “take no sh*t” […]
Is Avoiding Conflict Really Helping You? The Cost Of Ducking
Many people struggle with conflict. Some bully their way through conflict, while others duck to avoid conflict at all cost. Although there have been tons of information about the pitfalls of bullying and rage on relationships, often people forget about the pitfalls of ducking from hard issues. They frequently believe that because ducking avoids a […]