Tag: conflict
Do You Seek or Avoid Conflict?
Part 5 of 12 from Communication Dance (continued from last week…) Gliding Through Signals Pacing another’s communication is like a dance. You each take cues from the other person’s signals and you move together. When you are really in sync, it’s fun, it feels great. When the dance is forced or toes are getting stepped […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: communication, conflict, confrontation, cues, debate, disagree, goals, interests, opposites attract, pacing, say no, say yes, signals, tension, values
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The Law of Requisite Variety
Part 3 of 12 from Communication Dance (continued from last week…) Options Make Life Easier Remember the mathematical principle, the Law of Requisite Variety? It says “The part of system with the most options will control the system.” Not might control the system, not could control the system, “will” control the system. For instance, what’s […]
Posted: October 19th, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: behavior, break-down, conflict, conversation, disagreement, flexibility, law of requisite variety, master, obvious, options, parent, perspective, spouse, stay calm
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What Is Your Partner Really Asking For?
Part 12 of 14 from Communication Essentials (continued from last week…) Hear the “Please” in the Message Relationship communication hint number eleven is we need to make an effort to hear the “please” behind our partner’s requests or statements. Even if your partner is yelling at you, they want something. It may not be the […]
Posted: July 20th, 2022 under Audio Programs.
Tags: active listening, be honest, breakdowns, conflict, don’t hold back, express your feelings, feeling, irritated, paraphrasing, partner, please, relationship communication, repressed emotions
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Stop Blocking Your Own Happiness
The Practice of Happiness The Dozen Core Components To Creating Abundant Happiness (Part 5 of 14) Order this entire audio program and transcript. (…continued from last week) Letting Go Of Happiness Blocks For a moment let’s talk about some of those things that we can stop doing that interfere with ourselves and with our relationships. […]
Posted: August 14th, 2019 under Audio Programs.
Tags: afraid, blame, blocks, break free, clinging, conflict, empowering, envy, fear, fulfillment, happiness, insecure, jealousy, letting go, relationships, trying to impress
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Defuse Situational Conflict with a Thank You!
Order and download this entire audio program. I’ve Only Got Three Nerves Left – And You Are Pinching Two Of Them (Part 14) (…continued from last week) Don’t Try to Change Them Don’t try to change their mind. Don’t try and control them. They have a right to their opinions. Even if they’re wrong, they […]
Posted: September 19th, 2018 under Audio Programs.
Tags: change them, conflict, diffuse conflict, Dr. Larry Iverson, Go for it, Johann Gottfried von Herder, managing yourself, opinion, perspective, sarcastic, sincere
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Clear Your Mind and Remain Calm During Conflict and Criticism
Order and download this entire audio program. I’ve Only Got Three Nerves Left – And You Are Pinching Two Of Them (Part 6) (…continued from last week) Learning In Conflict What is the only thing in your life that you can truly control? You, right? This negative input, this rubbing you the wrong way, this […]
Posted: July 25th, 2018 under Audio Programs.
Tags: caught up in the drama, clear your mind, conflict, confront, disengage, emain calm, enlightenment, entrapment, fight or flight response, listen, negative input, personal control, rage, Shame, victim
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Only You Can Defeate the Dark Side!
Order and download this entire audio program. I’ve Only Got Three Nerves Left – And You Are Pinching Two Of Them (Part 2) (…continued from last week) The Dark Side You see, there really is a dark side of conflict and criticism, when people are trying to pinch two of your last three nerves. When […]
Posted: June 27th, 2018 under Audio Programs.
Tags: center of truth, conflict, Criticism, defensiveness, forethought, gut reaction, integrity, internal dialogue, overwhelm, resentment, resistance, strong emotions, your mind
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Breaking Free! (Part 9)
Order and download this entire audio program. (…continued from last week) Instead of automatically arguing or moving into an argument, here’s something you can do that produces more favorable results. These five steps can help you break through areas of resistance if a conflict occurs around you. Breaking Through Resistance #1 Take a Pause First […]
Posted: May 2nd, 2018 under Audio Programs.
Tags: argument, awareness, conflict, feedback, listening, perspective, rebuttal, resistance, reward, safety, stronger relationship, tell me more, truth
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