Want to lower tension during a discussion? Focus on dialogue, not debate. Enter a conversation with curiosity about the other person’s viewpoint. “Rather than sharing stats and slogans, try sharing a story,” suggests Tania Israel, a professor in the department of counseling, clinical and school psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “People are interested in hearing stories about other people. We can really then create more of an understanding and connection, and even find commonalities or points of agreement.”
Did you know the life of a single emotion is 90 seconds? ⌚ If you feel like smashing that reply button when you see someone else post something you strongly disagree with, try the 30/30/30 trick: Step away (physically and emotionally) from the situation for 30 seconds, focus on taking deep breaths for 30 seconds, then do something that relaxes you for 30 seconds – like stretching or petting your dog or cat.
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Want to lower tension during a discussion? Focus on dialogue, not debate. Enter a conversation with curiosity about the other person’s viewpoint. “Rather than sharing stats and slogans, try sharing a story,” suggests Tania Israel, a professor in the department of counseling, clinical and school psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “People are interested in hearing stories about other people. We can really then create more of an understanding and connection, and even find commonalities or points of agreement.”
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Did you know the life of a single emotion is 90 seconds? ⌚ If you feel like smashing that reply button when you see someone else post something you strongly disagree with, try the 30/30/30 trick: Step away (physically and emotionally) from the situation for 30 seconds, focus on taking deep breaths for 30 seconds, then do something that relaxes you for 30 seconds – like stretching or petting your dog or cat.
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