The document provides tips for effective conflict resolution. It begins by stating that conflict is a normal part of human life and relationships, but should be managed properly to avoid harm. Some key tips include cooling off before discussing the conflict, being honest while speaking calmly, listening to understand the other perspective, brainstorming solutions respectfully, and keeping an open mind as conflict resolution is an ongoing process that comes with understanding and maturity. Following these tips can help improve relationships and develop better communication skills.

1. Effective and Reliable Conflict
Resolution Tips
©2014 Colin G Smith
http://AwesomeMindSecrets.com

2. Conflict is a Part of Life
● Having a conflict is normal and basically a part
of human life.
● Well, you cannot expect individuals to agree on
everything most of the time.
● There will always be a part wherein conflicts will
enter even if you don’t want it to. No matter how
you avoid it, still it will continue to emerge.

3. Manage, Rather than Avoid
● Though conflicts are normal, once it is
mismanaged, it is capable of producing greater
harm, especially to the people involved.
● Avoiding it is not the answer rather dealing with it
in the proper way is the best thing to do.
● Furthermore, think of the bright side because
these conflicts are also providing an opportunity
of strengthening the bond between people and
even making a relationship last longer.

4. Learning to Deal with Conflicts
● Conflicts usually arise because of differences
including; Values, motivations, ideas, desires,
perceptions and opinions.
● Improving on how you deal with a certain conflict
is a must to prevent further damage to the
relationship and using reliable resolution
methods could help you become a better person.
● The following Conflict Resolution Tips can help
you become better at dealing with conflicts...

5. Conflict Resolution Tip: Cool Down
● Resolving the conflict with anger is not ideal for
it might make things worse.
● The best thing to do is to go out and find a
place that will relax your mind.
● After 24 hours, meet again and talk about the
situation.

6. Conflict Resolution Tip: Be Honest
● If you don’t want the conflict to continue, be
honest in everything that you say but do so in a
clam voice.
● Don’t ever label the problem if it is done by you
or the other person involved.

7. Conflict Resolution Tip: Be Specific
● If you are demanding an apology or anything
else, tell it directly and be specific.
● This will make the situation adaptable and at
the same time manageable for the both of you.

8. Conflict Resolution Tip: Listen Well
● Respect and listen carefully to the one who is
talking.
● Understand the opinion of the other person
involved.
● Avoid blaming and don’t ever interrupt. This will
help the both of you to reflect on each other’s
perceptions, as well as feelings, enabling you to
understand the situation more.

9. Conflict Resolution Tip: Brainstorm
for Solutions
● Respect each other’s ideas and be creative
● Be affirmative and be open to whatever ideas
you have.
● Once you have already brainstormed several
ideas, choose one then try it.
● If it does not work out, try other ideas. Don’t
lose hope and be patient and persevering.

10. Conflict Resolution Tip: Be Open
Minded
● There are conflict resolutions that can happen
in just one snap depending on the people
involved and how crucial the problem is.
● Still, this resolution is a process that can be
lifelong but once there is understanding and
maturity, it will be working in progress.

11. Improve Yourself and Become a
Better Communicator
● Committing to the above mentioned conflict
resolution tips will help you not just to improve
your relationship with the people surrounding
you but also provide you with an opportunity to
improve yourself and become a better
communicator.