1 00:00:29,017 --> 00:00:31,229 I can’t believe how well you restored this! 2 00:00:31,254 --> 00:00:34,020 Well, I’m glad you like it. I can tell how special it is to you. 3 00:00:34,045 --> 00:00:35,273 Thank you so much! 4 00:00:35,298 --> 00:00:37,521 Well, stop in again when you think I can help. 5 00:00:37,546 --> 00:00:38,761 I will. Thank you. 6 00:00:38,785 --> 00:00:40,192 Okay, take care. 7 00:00:41,550 --> 00:00:46,171 Hi, I’m Sarah Jasper, and I was wondering if you can fix this antique clock? 8 00:00:46,407 --> 00:00:47,707 Absolutely. 9 00:00:47,731 --> 00:00:49,645 That’s what I do… fix things. 10 00:00:49,669 --> 00:00:52,430 Good. I wish I could fix things at work. 11 00:00:52,752 --> 00:00:54,218 What’s the problem? 12 00:00:54,409 --> 00:00:56,395 Oh, my team complains a lot. 13 00:00:56,419 --> 00:00:58,992 I feel like I’m always having to lay down the law. 14 00:00:59,356 --> 00:01:03,191 People who come into my shop all seem to have one thing in common. 15 00:01:03,337 --> 00:01:07,393 They all have to deal with conflict, whether at work or at home. 16 00:01:07,692 --> 00:01:09,407 It’s a part of life. 17 00:01:09,923 --> 00:01:12,020 These old clocks have taught me a simple 18 00:01:12,044 --> 00:01:14,865 yet very effective way to deal with conflict. 19 00:01:15,107 --> 00:01:17,816 I use TIME to my advantage. 20 00:01:17,840 --> 00:01:20,321 Ya see, whenever conflict arises for me, 21 00:01:20,346 --> 00:01:24,031 I take a moment to collect myself before responding. 22 00:01:24,191 --> 00:01:25,488 This short pause... 23 00:01:25,512 --> 00:01:29,332 gives me a chance to identify a positive response 24 00:01:29,356 --> 00:01:31,741 to make things better, not worse. 25 00:01:31,766 --> 00:01:34,704 It’s also important that I manage my emotions. 26 00:01:34,762 --> 00:01:38,319 This means I don’t allow any negative emotions I might feel 27 00:01:38,394 --> 00:01:41,332 to cause me to overreact or take it personally. 28 00:01:41,356 --> 00:01:44,766 Last, I envision a successful outcome. 29 00:01:44,913 --> 00:01:48,084 When I create a clear positive picture in my mind 30 00:01:48,109 --> 00:01:50,335 of what I want the outcome to be. 31 00:01:50,777 --> 00:01:52,163 It’s more likely to happen. 32 00:01:52,687 --> 00:01:56,004 Now, it may sound simple, yet it takes practice. 33 00:01:56,077 --> 00:01:59,675 Most of us have learned to deal with conflict by using a fight, 34 00:01:59,700 --> 00:02:02,471 flight or freeze response. 35 00:02:02,495 --> 00:02:06,819 These responses usually result in negative outcomes. 36 00:02:07,588 --> 00:02:10,719 Given Sarah’s comment about laying down the law, 37 00:02:10,930 --> 00:02:13,599 I’m guessing she uses a fight response.