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7 Brain States When You Should NOT Try to Resolve a Conflict

7 Brain States When You Should NOT Try to Resolve a Conflict21 sept.12 min

We spend a lot of time learning how to resolve conflict. But knowing when not to try may be just as important. In this episode, we will explore seven brain states that can compromise our ability to navigate conflict effectively: from being tired, hungry, or chronically stressed to feeling emotionally escalated, having an unmet core need, being under the influence, or trying to resolve an issue in front of an audience. Each of these states can interfere with the reasoning, empathy, perspective...