Conflict Journal Exercise

Keeping a conflict journal is an extremely powerful self-awareness technique.

By recording and analyzing the disagreements we experience, we can move from being reactive participants to conscious observers of our own dynamics.

This exercise will help you identify patterns, eva luate the effectiveness of your communication strategies and, most importantly, find concrete areas of improvement to manage future conflicts in a healthier and more constructive manner.

Objective of the Exercise

The objective of this activity is for you to reflect on the conflicts you have had during the week and how they were resolved, in order to identify areas for improvement in the way you manage them.

Practice Instructions

Step 1: The Daily Log

Each day, spend a few minutes journaling about any conflicts you have had, whether large or small.

You don't need to write an essay; a few notes will be enough to capture the essence of the situation.

Step 2: Key Points to Write Down

For each conflict you record, be sure to answer the following questions: What triggered the conflict? How did you handle it?

What conflict resolution techniques did you apply (e.g., active listening, "I-message," time-out, etc.)? What result did you get? Were you satisfied with the resolution?

Step 3: The Weekly Reflection

At the end of the week, take some time to review all of your journal entries and reflect on your progress. This overview will allow you to see patterns that you may not have noticed on a day-to-day basis.

During this reflection, ask yourself: Were there situations where you could have handled the conflict better? What can you