Conflict is a natural part of any workplace — especially in a work environment as dynamic and demanding as health care. However, most of us do not feel comfortable or equipped to resolve conflicts when they arise. A recent survey found that 88% of people find it difficult to engage in workplace conflict. So, if you fall in the “less comfortable with conflict” category, you’re in good company!
There are many reasons people avoid conflict, including:
However, unresolved conflict can actually harm your health. Over time, it can cause emotional, mental, and physical symptoms of stress. This contributes to burnout, strained relationships, and, in regard to nurses, reduced quality of care.
The good news is you can learn to effectively resolve workplace conflict. When managed with empathy, clarity, and intention, conflict can strengthen communication, build trust, and protect your emotional well-being, as well as that of your coworkers. This 10-day challenge will help you build the mindset and tools needed to manage work conflict with confidence.
As nurses, we must care for our emotional work environment just as we care for our patients. Learning to navigate difficult conversations is a great place to start.
Let’s go! To get started, cick "Yes," under "Ready to Join?" to sign up today!
There are many reasons people avoid conflict, including:
- Fear of rejection, criticism, or disapproval
- Inadequate communication skills
- Lack of confidence
However, unresolved conflict can actually harm your health. Over time, it can cause emotional, mental, and physical symptoms of stress. This contributes to burnout, strained relationships, and, in regard to nurses, reduced quality of care.
The good news is you can learn to effectively resolve workplace conflict. When managed with empathy, clarity, and intention, conflict can strengthen communication, build trust, and protect your emotional well-being, as well as that of your coworkers. This 10-day challenge will help you build the mindset and tools needed to manage work conflict with confidence.
As nurses, we must care for our emotional work environment just as we care for our patients. Learning to navigate difficult conversations is a great place to start.
Let’s go! To get started, cick "Yes," under "Ready to Join?" to sign up today!
Date & Time
Monday December 8th, 2025
End Date & Time
Friday December 19th, 2025
Category Quality of Life Challenges
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I try to remove any emotions and try to be as objective, calm and open when i find there is conflict with my colleagues. I aim to act from a clear mind space, so the goal of professionalism and team player is fore front.
Most people do not speak out due to fear of retaliation by the people on authority or even parallel co-workers.
Personally, I am able to listen to other people without being defensive or thinking am being attacked. My view is that we all are trying to be the best and no one is perfect. Lets give ourselves and others grace.
Initially, my biggest challenge was lacking the confidence to approach the situation and communicate effectively. Over time, I’ve made progress, and while I’m still working on it, I feel much more comfortable than before.
Am looking forward to this topic because confidence comes from being in control of your reactions. Personally, I have learned to take a deep breath before engaging and observe if the person is yelling or threatening. This help to determine how a conversation is going to be. I also learned not to match their energy rather stay steady and firm.
I am really looking forward to this challenge because I am usually that person that just buries frustration down rather than talk about it because it's hard to know who you can trust to talk to sometimes. You feel like you should be able to go to your manager but a lot of the time its handle it on your own because they avoid any and all conflict that might arise. It will be nice to have some pointers for getting around this type of issue.