Tag: conflict resolution
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When Frustration Prevents Critical Thinking: 5 Steps to Regain Clarity with the LOWER Method
When frustration hijacks your mind, use the LOWER method; label, own, wait, explore, resolve to pause the spiral and get your clarity back fast. In under a minute, you’ll shift from snap reactions to smart choices at work, at home, and with yourself. Read more
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Teen Communication: Talk Without Shutdowns (Use the LOWER method)
Feel like every chat with your teen hits a wall? Use the LOWER method (Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve) to lower defensiveness, spark easy, low-pressure conversations, and rebuild trust one small step at a time. Read more
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Family Chore Burnout: An Effortless Fix with the LOWER Method
Feeling stuck in a cycle of chore resentment and burnout? Use the LOWER method to label and own the frustration, pause before reacting, explore fair systems like rotating charts and clear expectations, and resolve with check-ins, accountability, and small celebrations to restore balance at home. Read more