Does Conflict Make You Anxious? Practical Steps to Increased Relational Peace
Most, if not all, of us would much rather avoid conflict. Often, this stems from times when we've handled disagreements poorly or have watched others do so. But conflict avoidance tends to lead to increased anxiety and relational dysfunction. What if there's a healthier, God-honoring way to manage conflict that leads to greater relational fulfillment, decreased stress, and no regret?
Resource referenced: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret by Donna Jones (Visit her website to take a free quiz to determine your dominant conflict style and to learn about her book Seek.)
In this episode:
- Learn why most of us find conflict intimidating
- The most important ingredient to handling conflict well
- The best way to begin difficult discussions
- How you might be handing someone else the keys to your peace and what to do about it
- and more!
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- How do you tend to feel about conflict, and what do you think contributes to this?
- When have you seen someone handle conflict well?
- What most challenges your ability to listen to someone else's perspective when you're hurt or upset?
- How do you feel knowing God values your relationships even more than you do?
- What is one actions step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?
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