What kinds of tools do you have to make life easier?
Tools help me with mixing, blending, cooking, organizing, and fixing inside the house, and digging, raking, and cutting in the yard.
I am also grateful for the communication tools that help me in resolving conflict, which I continually sharpen and upgrade through practicing, reading, training, and collaborating with colleagues.
Like any tool, having it does not mean using it. Yet the more I practice the peace building tools, the more comfortable I get with it, and the more naturally I turn to them.
When it comes to communication, I keep clarity, compassion and curiosity on the top shelf for easy access.
- Clarity: Being clear in expressing thoughts, feelings, and needs. Starting sentences with “I feel…” or “I need…” rather than “You made me feel… “ or “You need to…”
- Compassion: Showing care for the person with an understanding that the person speaks or acts to meet a need. A person may be shown love while also being held accountable.
- Curiosity: Approaching a situation with genuine wonder. Asking questions with a sincere desire to better understand.
People sometimes spend lots of time practicing various skills and using different tools.
When you do not realize the importance of a tool, it may be easy to ignore.
How often do you care for, sharpen, or upgrade those tools?
This may be the perfect time to sharpen your conflict resolution, communication and peace building tools. You may do so by clicking here.
What are your go to conflict resolution tools?
How often do you update them?
What if updating your communication tools improves your conversations at home, work, or in your community?
