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On the FLIP SIDE

New Zealand Woman's Weekly

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September 20, 2021

Sometimes it can be hard to admit that we aren’t always correct. Here’s why it can be good to value and embrace opposing opinions

On the FLIP SIDE

While conflict is part of human interaction, it’s not necessarily an inevitable outcome when differences and disagreements arise. In our daily life, it’s not unusual to look at the same situation as someone else and have a completely different view from them, but unless an effort is made to understand their perspective, you could wind up stuck in your own echo chamber with no room for change. Learning to see value in opposing opinions can be beneficial for personal growth in many ways, here are some reasons why:

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