Research shows that positive thoughts can help you to build skills and make a real value in your life, while negative thoughts narrow your mind and you only focus on negative emotions. (Clear, How Positive Thinking Builds Your Skills, Boosts Your Health, and Improves Your Work, Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 13) But what would be the best response to conflict, a negative attitude or a positive attitude? We can look at people such as Louise Ogawa who was in Japanese internment camps in the United States also during World War II who both had a positive response to conflict. Anne Frank who was in the concentration camps in Germany during World War II is another great example of a positive response to conflict. After reading about these people and …show more content…
During World War II, the Japanese-Americans were put in internment camps because they were not trusted after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Louise Ogawa was put one of these camps in Poston, Arizona. You can clearly see that she has a positive attitude when you first begin reading her letter. In the letter, Louise says, “We traveled through desert after desert. There were many houses which looked as if they were built many years ago. We seldom saw a human being except when passing through a small town. One of the most beautiful scenery was when crossing a bridge which was right above the Colorado River. It is, indeed, a beautiful river.” (StudySync, Dear Miss Breed, Paragraph 19) Louise finds something to be happy about even though she is in the middle of nowhere, also in the extreme heat. Even when she has to deal with extreme heat, little water, and poorly made cabins, Louise is still optimistic. Also in …show more content…
You feel happy when you are optimistic. This can result in you feeling more energetic, give you brighter eyes, and bring you success and happiness. You also walk with more confidence and have a stronger voice. Also, your positivity can spread to others, however, any negativity can also spread. Some ways to be positive are to not allow what other people say about you get to you. Other ways are to smile more, try to only visualize positive things, use positive words when talking to people, and don’t give up. (Sasson, The Power of Positive Thinking, Paragraphs 1, 14, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 27) These are great examples of why you would want to be optimistic and respond to conflict with positivity. On the other hand, some people argue that negativity is the best response to conflict. People say this because they may want to use violence or yell. They also might want to look intimidating. Many people think that the best and only response to conflict is negative words and actions. People who are pessimistic may tend to make the conflict bigger, start another conflict, or not solve the original conflict. Although negativity may seem the easiest way to solve the conflict, it is not because of these
hen a conflict arises persevere and come upon the perspective as for where positivity can liquidate any obstacle in your way. Many examples in history prove that having a positive outlook can help the situation such as “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Dear Miss Breed”. In these two pieces of literature, they show the ability to persevere through conflicts with having a positive attitude moreover, having a perspective on the conflict which bettered the situation. The best way to respond to a conflict is having a positive attitude and persevere through the problem consequently the dispute could escalate and worsen the situation.
One approach to respond to conflict is shown in the thoughts and actions of Anne Frank. In the story, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne’s solution to make the better of her situation was demonstrated. For instance, her diary entry, dated Saturday, July 11, 1942, describing her living space at the Secret Annex, noticed, “Up to now our bedroom, with its blank walls, was very bare [...] I was able to plaster the wall with pictures. It looks much more cheerful” (Frank 19). This represents a particular action in which Anne made to
Showing a positive attitude can make dealing with a conflict much easier. An example of this would be Anne Frank during world war 2 when she kept a journal. In her writings she refers her journal as “Kitty” as if she were writing to a friend and keeps her writing formal. Anne Frank also writes in light and happy tone writing things like “ It's more like being on vacation in some strange pension” in paragraph 18 and “It looks much more cheerful” in paragraph 19 when she is hiding in a damp lopsided building.This shows even though Anne is in a terrible position she remains positive, thinking only about the good. As a
“A positive attitude brings strength, energy, motivation, and initiative” (Quotes Guru). Having a positive attitude is the best response to conflict, especially in the time of war. For example, in the stories Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference, both Anne Frank and Miss Breed had a positive attitude for such a horrible situation. In the story Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Anne tells us, the audience, how her family dealt with the situation that they were in. In Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference showed what situations the Japanese Americans had to go through and how horrible their living habits were.
An article written by Kendra Cherry states, “By nurturing positive emotions, even in the face of terrible events, people can reap both short-term and long-term rewards, including managing stress levels, lessening depression, and building coping skills that will serve them well in the future” (Cherry). Optimism has allowed for people to deal with conflicts in a healthy way. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot in her book The Science of Optimism: Why We’re Hard-Wired for Hope argues that optimism provides an adaptive advantage. According to her, “Expecting our future to be good reduces stress and anxiety, which is good for our health. Researchers studying heart attack patients have found that optimists were more likely than nonoptimistic patients to take vitamins, eat low-fat diets, and exercise, thereby reducing their overall coronary risk” (Popova). Dealing with conflicts positively is better for your health and it decreases bad health
Zig Ziglar once said, “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” In more than one way Ziglar was correct in saying this, a positive attitude is better than a negative one, especially when it comes to conflict. Anne Frank and Mrs.Breed both show how a positive attitude towards a problem would help more than a negative one. In my experience, negative thinking results in more conflict, which means, positive thinking results with a solution, most of the time. This leads me to believe, a positive attitude is the best response to conflict.
Talking out your problems is healthy and smart was to resolve the issue. In the Diary of Anne Frank play when Mr. Van Daan steals the bread instead of fighting or avoiding the problem they talk it out. ¨He needs more food than the rest of us. He's used to more. He's a big man… And you . . . you're worse than he is. You're a mother, and yet you sacrifice your child yo this man.¨ (Frank 504) As Anne Frank has shown staying positive is the best way to deal with conflict and doing so she has inspired millions. Last year alone 1,296,600 people went to the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam and 32,351,900 people have gone there since 1960. It shows staying positive is the best way to deal with conflict. Facing conflict head on is healthy and smart. Your conflict will not be solved unless you solve them. Look at WW1 and WW2 nothing was really solved till America faced the problem head on and resolved it. As this paragraph Hiding from conflict isn't a good way to deal with
Conflict perspectives are often viewed as the opposite of the structure-functional viewpoint; meaning, not all family practices are good or beneficial for each family member. Conflict is often viewed in a negative manner, but there are many benefits of having healthy conflict in the home. In my family experience, conflict has brought compromise, solutions, and opportunities to learn other's perspectives. Conflict has also brought a better understanding of how to improve relationships and solve disagreements.
When faced with conflict it is important to keep an open mind and listen. If someone chooses to stuck in their ways and have a negative attitude then the conflict will not lead to success. Throughout history this can be seen many times. However, people have still not learned this simple on concept and continue to struggle with it
People tend to act like this towards conflict just based on our natural response towards threats. But what those people don't register is when you give a negative response towards a conflict, is it tends to only make matters worse and it just damages yourself. This has been proven by Joshua Gowin, Ph.D who states that stress caused by situations can lead to memory decline and change in the brain's pleasure
As nurses, it is imperative that we have skills to deal with conflict we encounter throughout the day. Some conflicts are easily handled with simple solutions; other disagreements can persist for weeks or even months and never be handled in a proper way to resolve the situation. The later kind of situation can create resentment, anger, and animosity between employees or colleagues. In this paper I will describe a conflict situation with resolution strategies used by the confronter, discuss other ways to resolve the conflict, and discuss the conflict theory most beneficial to use with a diverse group of people.
WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE WE EXPERIENCE PLEASANT AND HAPPY FEELINGS. THIS BRINGS BRIGHTNESS TO THE EYES, MORE ENERGY, AND HAPPINESS. OUR WHOLE BEING BROADCASTS GOOD
Responding With a Positive Attitude The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines optimism as an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome. It is common knowledge that a positive attitude is much more than that; it is also a brilliant way to respond to conflict. The method has been used through the ages, from Anne Frank, who focused on the happiness in a dark situation and is also author of “The Diary of a Young Girl”, to Louis Ogawa, a young girl who saw the beauty in a dire situation in Joanne Oppenheim’s “Dear Miss Breed”. An optimistic outlook on life is one of the best ways to respond to conflict, for it makes a dark situation bearable, comes with health benefits,
Conflict need not be catastrophic or personal conflicts are simply part of being human. Deal with issues as they arise, avoiding conflict makes situations worse. Time does not resolve matters instead it decreases the chance of a positive outcome. Attempt to understand the other person's point of view because dismissing the other's views, assigning blame, and exclusive focus on your own perspective are all counterproductive. Do not judge emotions, no one's feelings are more or less “right” than the other. Emotions reflect a valid perspective of an individual even if you don't understand it; acknowledge the other person's reaction as important. Focus on the behavior, situation or problem area without attacking the person involved. Do not assume your values or beliefs are “right”, they reflect a view of the world from your unique perspective. Respecting another's viewpoint as equally valuable opens an opportunity for learning and growth (Lifetips moving up in life, 2000).
Stay in a joyous mood. If you are always in a good mood and spreading joy, there is no way to be negative. You will always be looking on the bright side seeing how fortunate you are. This will keep a smile on your face showing that you are truly happy. Also, help others around you to be in a good mood. This will help you connect with others.