While you can't eliminate conflict altogether, you can improve your reaction to it. Lyndia Flanagan O ne of the best ways to reduce stress in your life is to learn to manage conflict rather than try to avoid it.
Conflict is unavoidable.
It occurs anytime you encounter opposition to your ideas, feelings or actions. Conflict management often focuses on the mechanics of leading individuals in a discussion of the issues that separate them and the formulation of a possible plan of action. While that's certainly important, it's only half the solution. You cannot effectively engage in problem solving without first understanding how conflict makes you feel. Your reaction to conflict can either escalate or de-escalate a situation.