Many of us are afraid of conflict, so we avoid it. And even if this approach helps you “keeps the peace”, it doesn’t serve you in the long run. If you want to deal with conflict in your life a little bit better, lean into it, rather than avoid it. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to be a drama queen and look for conflict. Instead, it’s all about approaching conflict with grace.
Personal space. So often, it feels like a luxury because it’s hard to get. And one of the reasons why is because it’s really hard to ask for the space you need in a polite, yet assertive manner. It’s easy to come off seeming selfish, arrogant or rude. So, if you struggle with this, here are seven ways to ask for more space with a little more grace.