In this podcast episode about communication and conflict resolution, Doctors David Lowry and Don Drew discuss five mind shifts that can help people transform conflict from a source of stress into an opportunity for growth, understanding, and connection.

Show Notes

• Mind Shift 1: Building Bridges, Not Walls
  • Avoid reacting emotionally and use calm, effective communication.
  • Don't take offense when someone tries to bait you.
  • Use assertive communication to address the problem.
  • Listen to the other person without interrupting or judging them.
• Mind Shift 2: Open-Mindedness and Collaboration
  • Be open to hearing other points of view.
  • Work collaboratively to find solutions that work for everyone involved.
  • Avoid getting stuck in your own perspective.
• Mind Shift 3: Avoiding Communication Gremlins
  • Avoid bickering, blaming, shaming, accusing, and using guilt.
  • Focus on the problem at hand and how to solve it together.
  • Be mindful of your own triggers and avoid making assumptions.
• Mind Shift 4: Abundance Mentality vs. Zero-Sum Game
  • Move away from a win-lose mentality and focus on finding solutions that meet everyone's needs.
  • There is usually enough to go around for everyone.
• Mind Shift 5: Challenging Assumptions
  • Avoid labeling people as difficult.
  • Challenge the assumption that you can't speak up for yourself because someone has power over you.
  • Be respectful when challenging your own assumptions.

For more in-depth information, we encourage you to read our blog post, 5 Common Communication Obstacles and How They Hinder Connection.
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In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, Drs David Lowry and Don Drew discuss peaceful assertiveness as a way to resolve conflict without resorting to aggression or passivity. They explain the drawbacks of aggressive and passive approaches to conflict and offer tips for practicing peaceful assertiveness in daily life. Additionally, they address frequently asked questions about assertiveness, such as how to balance assertiveness in situations where people are uncooperative.

For more in-depth information, read our blog post, How to Solve Conflicts with Peaceful Assertiveness.

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Drs David Lowry and Don Drew discuss the concept of peace and how to cultivate it in your life.

Key Points:

• Peace is more than just the absence of conflict: It's a positive state of tranquility, flourishing relationships, and well-being.
• Peace can be cultivated in three areas: Internal peace (being happy with yourself), interpersonal peace (having good relationships with others), and environmental peace (feeling peaceful in your surroundings).
• Peacemaking is about nurturing relationships: This involves good communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Peace is a journey, not a destination. We all experience challenges, but we can strive for peace by focusing on what we can control and working to improve our relationships.

To learn more about peacemaking and how to create peace in your life, subscribe to this podcast and visit our website at Peacemaking 101.