Week 2: Interpersonal
The six skills and strategies included in this section are those you can deploy during interactions with other people. Some can help you step back in the heat of a moment and prevent a conflict from escalating; others can help you form stronger connections with people who you might see as different from you.
Though they seem relatively simple, it can be hard to remember to try them in the midst of a conversation, especially an intense one; it can be even harder to get them just right. But don’t be discouraged: With practice, they can become more habitual and easier to execute. You can even look for opportunities to practice them when you’re by yourself – perhaps toward a character in a movie you’re watching or in a book you’re reading – or in less heated conversations, so that they feel more natural when you’re actively trying to bridge differences with another person.