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Peace Concepts
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Identifying and Resisting High-Pressure Tactics
To high-pressure someone means trying to influence or persuade them to do something, often through insistence, coercion, or force. Pressure can be emotional, psychological, physical, financial, or take other forms. While some level of influence is normal in relationships and society, excessive pressure that violates someone’s rights or free will is unethical and abusive.
Peace Concepts
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Build Your Adaptability Muscle
Adaptability is a crucial skill in today’s ever-evolving world, where things rarely stay the same. Change isn’t the enemy. It’s the constant companion of growth. Just like any muscle, you can strengthen your adaptability by regularly practicing these exercises such as trying new activities, learning new skills, and approaching challenges with an open mind. It’s our ability to be flexible in our thinking and actions and embrace new situations and challenges.
Peace Concepts
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Demythologize Yourself
To demythologize means we critically examine our habitual tendencies to make ourselves the center of the universe and act as though we are always right, or to exaggerate or overstate the things we have done.
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The Importance of Showing Up
Perhaps the most important thing we can do for our relationships is to show up. Showing up isn’t about grand gestures but small, consistent actions that demonstrate you are attuned to the needs of others and prioritize strengthening your connections. It’s about the little things we say and do that accumulate over time.
Peace Concepts / Peacemaking
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How to Handle a Moralizer
Moralizing is the act of giving unsolicited advice or expressing strong opinions about right and wrong in a self-righteous manner. It differs from sharing opinions in tone, intent, and delivery. While sharing opinions contributes to open dialogue, moralizing often leads to defensiveness and resentment. To handle a moralizer, practice peaceful assertiveness, maintain a compassionate mindset, and avoid internalizing their judgments. Respond respectfully, and don’t be afraid to use humor to diffuse tension. Remember, you don’t have to engage in every argument or follow unsolicited advice.
Peaceful Living / Peacemaking
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Ditch The Dilemma: Introducing A Polarity Thinking Mindset
Polarity thinking provides a framework for leveraging seemingly opposing forces. By mapping interdependent poles, recognizing their need for balance, optimizing both over time through dynamic action steps, and heeding early warning signs of imbalance, we can harness the positive values from opposing priorities rather than choosing one at the other’s expense. Embracing polarity unlocks sustainable growth and solutions.
Peacemaking
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The Art of Moving On – A Guide to Healing
All good things come to an end, and then it’s time to move on. Sometimes, things end before we are ready, and that can be traumatic. Sometimes, it’s no fault […]
Peacemaking
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Stop Taking Offense: It’s Ruining Your Relationships
Have you ever felt a sting of offense after someone’s comment? That initial hurt can quickly spiral into anger, resentment, and even a distorted view of the situation. But what […]
Peacemaking
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Understanding Your Conflict Style
Conflict is an inevitable aspect of human interaction. Whether it’s a minor disagreement or a major dispute, conflicts arise in various forms throughout our lives. How we handle these conflicts […]
Peacemaking
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5 Common Communication Obstacles and How They Hinder Connection
Strong communication is a cornerstone of healthy relationships, yet many encounter obstacles that hinder our best efforts. This blog post dives into five common communication obstacles – shutting down, bickering, […]