Conflict is a major stress producer and it is completelyunavoidable in the human condition. If you live or work with any other humans…youwill experience conflict.
I learned in my Sophomore Philosophy class that “to live” is“to live with.” Gabriel Marcel stated “Esse est Coesse." “Which means, “to be“is “to be together;” we are social by our nature. That must have resonated withme because I can still quote it and believe it.
All social animals experience conflict so let’s look at howwe can keep our composure high, and our cortisol level low!
The following affirmations will help you through any conflict at home, work or in socialsituations. Even if your disagreement is with someone disagreeable maintainingyour cool will serve your health better in the long run.
Practice these “4 C’s” for coping with conflict:
Be Confident
“I am confident we will work through this and find asolution.”
Be Calm
“I am calm and composed in my thoughts and words and allthat I am communicating.”
Be Capable
“I am capable of change, and great is my capacity to learnand grow.”
Be Compassionate
“I am compassionate with myself and others. I can offer andaccept forgiveness. “
This takes practice but it works. Reframing conflict as anopportunity to learn and grow is a mindset shift.
The upside of Esse Est Coesse in my next blog. until then, be well