Essay On Response To Conflict

Response to Conflict
“Life is 10% of what happens to someone and 90% is how they react to it.” -Charles Swindoll. Like it or not, conflict is everywhere. Although many people say that the best response is to fight against conflict, the best response is to stay hopeful in these times of need. It’s a known fact that staying enthusiastic is a great asset to a good life; but what some people don’t know, is that optimism can benefit more than what a person may think. In “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Anne Frank, even after being removed from a life full of joy and placed into an attic to hide from Nazi Germany, Frank still maintained happiness through it all. Also, told through letters written to a librarian and old friend in “Dear Miss Breed” by

The more someone practices having a cheerful mind, the more likely they are to have a cheerful attitude. According to Saul Mcleod, “The principle of consistency reflects the idea that people are rational and attempt to behave rationally at all times and that a person’s behavior should be consistent with their attitude(s).” Staying optimistic sets the basis for events that may occur. When Anne Frank was confined and in hiding for years during the Nazi invasion during World War 2, she kept a bright outlook on what could come. When she first moved into the secret attic away from society, she added her own touch to her room by adding pictures of things she loves (Frank). McLeod explains, “positive attitude allows us to predict what is likely to happen, and so gives us a sense of control. Attitudes can help us organize and structure our experience” (Mcleod). Frank adding the photographs to an otherwise dire situation brought her room to light. The pictures she chose set the mood for her drastic experience to come. The way you act also gives people an idea of the type of person you are. The attitudes people express help communicate who they are and may make them feel good because they have asserted their identity (McLeod). Having a positive attitude on the outside reflects how someone feels or acts on the