Self-Conflict

**What is Self- Conflict? **


 * A definition of conflict might sound something like this:**

**//n.//
 *  con·flict
 * 1. A state of open, often prolonged fighting; a battle or war. 2. A state of disharmony between incompatible or antithetical persons, ideas, or interests; a clash. 3. //Psychology// A psychic struggle, often unconscious, resulting from the opposition or simultaneous functioning of mutually exclusive impulses, desires, or tendencies. 4. Opposition between characters or forces in a work of drama or fiction, especially opposition that motivates or shapes the action of the plot.**


 * So you might say that self-conflict is all of these states but imposed on yourself. Hopefully after reading this section, you will have an idea of ways to eliminate self-conflict and better mange self-conflict when it affects you.**

 **How to deal with self conflict? **
 * Many times self-conflict is brought on by stress. Luckily, there are some proven techniques to help people deal with stress. These include: **

[|Excersise] [|Breathing Techniques] [|Healthy Habits]

** 7 Habits of Highly Effective People **
 * 1.) Be Proactive: Change the things that you have a hand in. Worry less about external things that you have no say in.

2.) Think Win/ Win: Seek out relationships that are mutually beneficial, thus a "win/win" scenario.

3.) Synergize: Through creative leverage create an environment where the whole is greater than the sum of all the parts.

4.) Sharpen the Saw: Take time out to strengthen your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

5.) Begin With End In Mind: Make a personal mission statement for every project you undertake, whether it be big or small. This will help you keep the end in sight and keep you focused.

6.) Put First Things First: Spend time doing the things that will help you achieve your goals. Worry less about small, trivial tasks that will not help you obtain your personal goals.

7.) Seek First to Understand, Then To Be Understood: When conflict arises, seek first to understand the other point of view, rather than force them to understand you first.**