Last Updated on June 27, 2018 by Marie Bautista
Conflict isn’t fun yet everyone faces it at some point in life. If you’d like to learn how to deal with the struggles and challenges that life presents, there are a few tips to remember.
1. Gratitude
Always express gratitude. When you’re in the midst of a struggle, it’s easy to get really down on yourself. Instead, remember that there’s always something to be grateful for. When it comes to matters of the heart, a person is naturally going to be led by their feelings. Yet, it’s wise to remember that facts aren’t feelings. Focus on expressing gratitude for your life and the way God is working things out for you. Do this even when you don’t feel like.
2. Pros and Cons
With challenges, it’s always beneficial to look at what went wrong and what went right. It can be really easy to focus on the negative. Instead, sit down and view the situation from a space where you can notice some positive things that came out of the challenge. This practice will help you to assess the situation from an educated standpoint.
3. Self-Check
When you’re dealing with conflicts, it can be difficult to really look at yourself and see where you went wrong. It’s always helpful to look at what happened from a well-rounded perspective. If you can take yourself outside of the situation and place someone else in it, you’ll have a better chance of seeing it objectively. Once you look at it objectively and see where you might’ve made mistakes, learn from those mistakes and make the resolve to be better. In some cases, you might not have done anything wrong. However, it’s always important to find a potential lesson in the middle of a conflict. You’ll be better for gaining new knowledge.
4. Plan
When you’re dealing with a challenging situation, it’s so important to create a strategic plan to get out of the mess you’re in. Sometimes, you can’t really see how things will turn around for you, but if you take the first step, things will become clear. Don’t be afraid to make big changes. If you’re surrounded by a lot of toxic people, it might be a good idea to move to a new city or state. Sometimes, the road to recovery is uncomfortable, but it’s still worth it.