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5 Benefits of Conflict (Yes, Benefits!)

June 19, 2023 John Uncategorized No comments

The thought of conflict can make you tighten up, ready to deal with trouble. That’s a natural reaction.

But there’s a good side to conflict and today GenuLines shows you how that’s natural, too.

5 Benefits of Conflict (Yes, Benefits!)

When you experience a violent storm, it’s easy to rail against the weather. The wind and the rain can seem terrifying.

Especially when coupled with the thunder and lightning.

But ask any farmer, and they’ll tell you that even storms have their benefits. Of course the rain is necessary for their crops.

But lightning hitting the ground, puts nitrogen into the soil that’s so needed for things to grow.

Likewise, conflict in the workplace has certain benefits. But we don’t always see them right away.

Keep reading to find several of them you might not have considered before now.

1. Conflicts make us aware of new ways to do things

The very fact that there’s a conflict tells you that someone else has a different point of view from your own. By exploring those conflicts, you’re likewise invited to explore the idea from a new angle.

This might bring out a new solution that wouldn’t have occurred before.

2. Conflicts enable us to verbalize better what we want

It’s through conflict that we decide what’s important to us, and how to put those feelings into words.

3. Conflict drives flexibility

When we’re in conflict, we’re hoping for others to see our point of view. But also in dealing with conflict, we’re forced to see the point of view of those around us.

That’s where we learn how to become flexible, to acknowledge that we’re not always right.

So the conflict teaches you two very important traits. Being open-minded, and understanding humility.

4. Conflict forces us to listen

The only way to resolve conflict is to listen to the other person. Through listening, we gain wisdom and learn to make better decisions.

5. Conflict drives solutions

When you deal with conflict, you’re likewise dealing with a problem that needs a solution. Resolving that conflict means finding those solutions, usually in new and innovative ways.

So conflict forces us to solve our problems in a creative way.

At first you might shy away from the idea of conflict, but it’s good to remember these benefits. Without conflict, we stagnate.

In time you’ll be able to see how much you’ve grown and benefitted by that conflict.

JohnK 6-19-2023
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Overheard: “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph” ~Thomas Paine

Motivation Through Adversity- A Proven Path

November 8, 2021 John Uncategorized No comments

A life lived without adversity of some kind is rare. At it’s worst it can seem as though motivation is lost.

With that in mind GenuLines takes a look at a few who made their difficult roads work for them

Motivation Through Adversity- A Proven Path

People sometimes feel that they have no hope. They find themselves in dire situations and believe they’re never going to recover.

For instance, a person born with an issue that sets up barriers right from the start.

It’s understandable why they feel defeated. But there are examples of people who beat the odds and thrived in the process.

The Miracle Worker

One example is Helen Keller. At the age of 11, she lost both her sight and hearing due to an illness.

Her live-in teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped Keller prepare for college. She went on to became a prolific author and activist.

And she set up schools for the blind and deaf.

Birth of Greatness

You may have heard of Helen Keller, but have you ever heard of Nick Vujicic? Nick was born without arms and legs.

He’s now a motivational speaker and evangelist.

You can find plenty of videos of Nick doing activities as well as or better than people who have all their limbs. He refuses to let hid situation get in his way.

Super Effort

You may remember Christopher Reeves. He was an American actor famous for playing Superman in the 1990s movie series.

He developed quadriplegia after a horse riding accident. Shortly after the incident, he used his fame to help others who experience similar fates.

There are plenty of other examples of people who rose above their disabilities. It is a source of inspiration and motivation to others who feel helpless.

No Quit

These are all examples of people who would be likely to give up based on their circumstances but refused to do so. Their situations were in no way easy to deal with, and they all had long journeys to rise above their situations.

They not only accomplished something but excelled at it.

Someone in your life may be facing a particularly difficult situation. You can help them by showing the inspiration of the people mentioned in this article.

The Takeaway

Even you’re not in a dire situation you can get motivated by these inspiring people. For instance, if you are facing a problem, think about what these people had to go through.

Their experience will lend you some perspective. It’ll help motivate you to look for a solution.

And don’t look at this as reveling in their misery. Instead, you’re celebrating their lives.

And their ability to overcome the adversities they faced.

JohnK 11-8-2021

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Overheard: “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records”

~ William Arthur Ward

5 Steps To Be More Honest With Yourself

September 6, 2021 John Uncategorized No comments

Are you honest about the good and bad parts of yourself? You might need some help with the not so good stuff.

This is where GenuLines steps in to help put the truth on your side.

5 Steps To Be More Honest With Yourself

You’re serious about improving yourself as a person. And honesty is an important part of the process.

Honesty is a key aspect of developing because if you aren’t being honest with yourself, how on earth do you plan to grow?

When we choose dishonesty and delusion we’re choosing to see only what we want to see. That might not sound so bad, but it means that you are ignoring a whole lot that you would prefer to avoid.

It’s those things that matter the most. You’re securing short-term joy in exchange for long-term happiness.

Being more honest with yourself might be painful. But it’s a necessary part of furthering yourself.

How can you be more honest with yourself?

1. Acknowledge The Bad & The Good

We have a way of embracing all the good things in life, while completely ignoring the bad. It’s a bit like social media.

We watch only these timelines of pure joy and bliss. And it’s not realistic.

People share the best of their lives. It’s a slideshow of their lives and doesn’t paint a true picture of the hardships they might face.

We do this, too, whether it’s on social media or in our own heads. It’s just easier to ignore the bad things rather than deal with them head-on.

Ignoring problems won’t solve anything, if anything, it will make things worse for you in the long-run. Be honest with yourself about everything good and bad in your life.

That balanced view can keep you sane.

2. Take Time For Self-Reflection

At the end of each day, take a few minutes to think about how it went. Ask yourself how you did, if there’s anything you did well or could have done better.

You can be honest without being too critical or too judgmental. This exercise isn’t about damaging your self-esteem.

Rather, it’s about reflecting on the day so that make tomorrow will be better.

Reflection helps you learn about yourself. And it can improve your ability to solve problems, too.

Allow yourself the opportunity to analyze the day and you get a better picture of what it takes to improve.

3. We All Make Mistakes – Admit It

This is one of the most difficult aspects of being honest with yourself. It’s easy to slip into ego protection mode and fine an excuse or someone else to blame for a mistake.

But it won’t help you build a real sense of self-esteem.

True self-esteem and confidence lie in being courageous enough to own up to mistakes. When you can stand up and own shortcomings you can learn and grow.

4. Get Into Your Emotions

When people say they’re caught up in their emotions it usually has a negative connotation. Yet, your emotions have an important role to play in how you understand and interact with the world.

Emotions aren’t the reality, but they are revealing. It’s revealing when you dig deep to figure out why you feel a certain way.

You learn about the things that tend to make you feel that way. What’s more, you’re learning appropriate responses.

This is a level of honesty that your stress levels (and social circle) will appreciate.

5. Don’t Get Caught In Analysis Paralysis

As noted above, it’s important to take time for reflection and analyze the day. But it’s also important that you don’t over-analyze.

It’s easy to get carried away. You don’t need to rationalize everything or intellectualize about it.

There’s no need to create an elaborate story about why bad things happen to you. You need only to note how it is right now and move forward.

You don’t need to understand everything that’s going on in the world. Instead be realistic, be practical and be sensible.

JohnK 9-6-2921

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Overheard: “Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.”

~Sigmund Freud

Handle Adversity: Consider Opposing Viewpoints

September 17, 2019 John Uncategorized No comments

Adversity can bring you opportunity- an opportunity to do your homework! GenuLines helps you get an edge by looking at all sides of an issue.

Handle Adversity: Consider Opposing Viewpoints

Adversity often grows out of misinformation about a situation. You know the information might not be true but you act on it as if it was.

A good way to counter this situation is to take the other end of an argument or the opposing viewpoint.

First, consider the people you have an issue with and learn more about them. Do you disagree with their political views?

Or do you have some other bias against them? For instance, religion can bring out different standpoints and beliefs.

For the sake of discussion, we’ll call your opposition adversaries. You’ll need to find out more about them.

The internet is a good place to start. If you get stuck go old school. Visit your local library and ask the reference librarian.

They specialize in research and they can help you.

Get A Read on Things

Read material that you normally would not. Do this even if you’re not facing an adversarial situation.

It gets you in the mindset of accepting differences in others. You can look for magazines and books, or you can view blogs and forums related to the topic you want to learn.

You aren’t required to agree with adversarial topics. You only want to learn more about them so that you have information on your side.

Back your arguments with information. This will make it tougher to challenge you because you can cite your sources.

Play devil’s advocate when approaching any subject. Try to pose questions that your adversaries would pose. See if you can understand why they would pose those questions.

It may get you to rethink your own beliefs.

What were they thinking?

It’s also important to understand the motivations of your adversaries. Here’s an example. Fundraisers sometimes use a lot of hype to get you to buy into their message.

When this happens, knowing the facts will help you make your decision.

Try to stay away from name-calling since this never solves the problem. You’ll come off as petty.

And you might strengthen your adversary’s position.

It’s okay to argue with people when you have the facts on your side. But, some people won’t accept those facts no matter how hard you try to get them to consider them.

When this happens, there isn’t much you can do but walk away.

JohnK 9-17-2017

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