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Handle Adversity: Consider Opposing Viewpoints

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.
 

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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.
 
 
two men showing antagonismFirst, 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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Relationship Repair Retrospective

LoversSilhouetteI gotta say I was surprised to have both Susan Campbell and John Grey on the call last Thursday. I was under that  impression that only Susan was going to do the interview, so it was nice to have both with us for the Q and A. Susan and John are co-authors of FIVE-MINUTE RELATIONSHIP REPAIR: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Differences to Strengthen Love.

If you still haven’t heard what they had to say about quick relationship maintenance just click on the YouTube logo and you’ll be taken to the recording…

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Here’s a list of talking points from the show:

  • 5 Minute Relationship repair? Seems too good to be true!
  • Deep issues are at work here
  • Trouble tends to have its origins in childhood
  • Indicators of trouble in a relationship
  • Doing “quick repair”
  • Do we actually attract the wrong partners?
  • There’s brain science at work
  • The physical manifestations of relationship stress
  • Our core fears are at work
  • Relationship repair and gender roles
  • Couples who “get it right”
  • Something for couples not having problems

 

In a few days I’ll tell you about the guests who’ll be with us on the next show.

Be well..

 

JohnK 3-16-2015

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Today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF: Does Your Relationship Need Repairs?

No matter what shape your relationship is in you’ll want to be with us for today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF. Our guest is Dr. Susan Campbell, co-author of FIVE-MINUTE RELATIONSHIP REPAIR: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Differences to Strengthen Love.

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Dr. Susan Campbell

 

Be on the call with us at 4pm Eastern 1pm Pacific time at chiforyourself.com

 

JohnK 3-12-2015

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Relationship Repair- Today on CHI FOR YOURSELF

 

On today’s CHI FOR YOURSELF we’ll be talking relationships with Dr. Susan Campbell, co-author of FIVE-MINUTE RELATIONSHIP REPAIR: Quickly Heal Upsets, Deepen Intimacy, and Use Differences to Strengthen Love.

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Dr. Susan Campbell

Be on the call with us today at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific time. You’ll see the screen at chiforyourself.com.

 

JohnK 3-12-2015

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Relationship Combat: Easing Love’s “Cold War”

 

Valentine's Day HeartButton pushing, fights, and cold, smoldering, silent resentment. Remind you of your truly beloved? On the next CHI FOR YOURSELF we’ll look at these and other issues facing many couples. Our guest will be Dr. Susan Campbell, co-author with Dr. John Grey, of Five Minute Relationship Repair.  Dr. Campbell has long worked as a relationship coach and teamwork consultant to Fortune 500 companies and has authored six books.

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Dr. Susan Campbell

 

Some of the areas (usual suspects?) we’ll explore:

What should a couple do if they find themselves having the same fight over and over?

Why do we often feel afraid to speak honestly to the one we love the most?

Can couples really repair things in five minutes?

 

Plan to be on the call when CHI FOR YOURSELF welcomes Dr. Susan Campbell on Thursday March 12th at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific. Just visit chiforyourself.com at that time and click on the video player. See ya there..

 

JohnK 3-5-2015

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