The Life You Live…

Here are 5 keys to help you address inner conflict to be happier and more fulfilled.

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1. Identify and confront inner conflicts. 

You’re going to find it hard to address your inner conflict if you aren’t fully aware of it. However, identifying and being aware of inner conflict isn’t always easy. After all, it is much easier to ignore confrontation and the things that make us uncomfortable.

The trouble is, when you ignore your inner conflicts, they simply get worse over time. So, start by writing down what you want and the things that are holding you back. Then, delve into your inner conflict and try and understand where it comes from. For example, is it coming from a place of fear or comfort? Often, we stay stuck in routines because it is our mind’s way of protecting us.

2. Balance your rationale and emotions.

To address inner conflict, you need to be able to balance rationale and emotion. If you tend to focus more on your emotional needs and desires, your rational thinking will be compromised. Similarly, if you were to focus only on being rational, your emotional needs would suffer. To make the best choices, learn how to balance reasons and emotions.

3. Avoid making rash decisions

When going through an emotional time, be sure not to make rash decisions. Think about what is best for you without forgetting about your decision’s impact on others.

It’s easy to make rash decisions when you are dealing with inner conflict. However, staying calm and really thinking things through is going to lead to the best decisions.

4. Think about what you really want

What is it you really want? Often our inner conflict comes from not doing the things we desire. If you are trying to please everyone else, you are only going to end up feeling miserable. So, if you feel like you aren’t being true to yourself, take a step back. Think about what you truly want, and then focus your energy on that.

5. Practice Silence

Finally, practicing silence (and solitude) is a spiritual practice that is great for addressing inner conflict. We often find ourselves leading busy lives, unable to be still but trying to sit, be still, and drown out all the noise. This Christian method does not empty the mind but allows you to fill your mind with God’s word.  Get to a quiet place where you are free from distractions and noise. Try scheduling this time to be more intentional. Remember, this is a spiritual discipline. Getting used to it may take a while, but over time, you get used to it, and rather than trying to get through a minute or two, you will need to set a timer to remind you that your time is up.