"He who angers you, conquers you." Staying neutral during conflict resolution can be incredibly challenging, Some strategies to help: Be Assertive: Clearly & calmly state your thoughts & feelings. Active Listening with Empathy: Listen to the other person's perspective without interrupting. Try to grasp their point of view. Recognize Triggers: Be aware of what specifically triggers your emotions & practice techniques to stay calm, like deep breathing or counting to ten. Take Deep Breaths: Deep, controlled breaths can aid calm your mind & body. Use Neutral Language: Avoid words that may escalate the conflict. Use facts, not personal attacks. By including these steps, you can navigate conflict with grace & maintain a neutral stance.

To stay neutral during conflict resolution: 1. Pause and breathe to regain composure 2. Focus on facts instead of emotions 3. Listen actively without reacting impulsively 4. start your sentences with “I” instead of you to avoid blame 5. Take a break if tensions rise 6. Enter discussions with a calm mindset aimed at resolution.

When conflict heats up, staying chill isn’t easy, but the CALM program can help. Start by really listening, not just hearing words but actually getting what the other person is saying. Repeat back what you hear to show you’re tuned in. At the same time, be clear and respectful about your own needs, assertive, not aggressive. Keep your emotions in check by recognizing when you’re fired up and taking a breather to stay cool. Watch your words, tone, and body language, no need to add fuel to the fire. Finally, try seeing things from their side. A little empathy can go a long way in turning conflict into understanding.

The first step is to be self aware. When we are not self aware and tuned into our emotional state, our emotions lead our actions so we end up saying or doing things that are not helpful and have to later fix, apologize for and deal with the impacts. Know the things that set you off (triggers) and have strategies and practices you can out into action in the moment such as breathing and slowing the conversation down. Prepare. When you are prepared for the conversations you will be more confident and better able to manage your escalating emotions.