In The Strong Girls club book, we tell a lot of stories about our lives and open up about things we go through.
We give a lot of advice, but still receive questions on many things and still have a lot of questions ourselves on putting that advice to...
Walking away from a fight doesn't make you a coward or weak. It proves that you have integrity and you're in control of your emotions. If you're in the middle of a fight with someone, it might be a good idea to take yourself out of the situation. By staying calm and knowing how to make your exit, you'll walk away feeling good about your decision.
Here are a few tips that could help-
Control your emotions. Don't let yourself blow up on the other person. The angrier you are, the harder it will be to walk away from the fight. Remember that you are in control.
Take a moment before engaging the other person. Think about what you want to say. If you feel the urge to insult or attack them, take deep breaths from your diaphragm or slowly count to ten. The goal is to let your anger fade away so you can think rationally
Empathize with the other person. Consider their point of view in the situation. Empathizing with them doesn't mean you're condoning their behavior, it's just a way for you to get an idea of where they're coming from. Once you understand their perspective, it will be easier let go of your anger and walk away from the fight
Make a light-hearted joke. Use humor to cut through the tension between you and the other person. They might be too angry to laugh, but a joke could stop the fight from escalating any further.
NOTE: Don't use sarcasm or make a joke at the other person's expense. This will make them feel that you're not taking their feelings seriously.
Tell the other person you're going to walk away. Avoid storming out or walking away while they're in the middle of saying something. You want to calmly exit the situation without further upsetting them. Calmly tell them that you're not going to continue fighting
Reflect on the fight. Think about what caused the argument and everything that was said. Clear your mind and go over everything in your head. If you need to, write it down; this can help you figure out what went wrong and where.
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