5 Layers of Self-Care During Workplace Conflict: Managing Stress and Regaining Control

Dealing with workplace conflict can drain your energy, challenge your confidence, and disrupt every aspect of your life. In this episode, I break down why our fight or flight response kicks in at work and offer a simple five-part self care protocol to help you regain control. By tuning into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, perceptions, and physical state, you can develop smarter habits, build resilience, and show up as your best self—even in the toughest situations. Hit subscribe for more powerful strategies from the Conflict Skills Podcast.

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Self-Regulation for Conflict Resolution

04:43 "The Four Fs of Stress"

06:43 "Workplace Conflict and Stress Responses"

10:48 Redefining Self and Mind

13:10 Psychology's Flaws in Mental Health

16:57 Partial Control of Actions

22:31 Thoughts vs Feelings: Overanalyzed Divide

23:31 "Experiencing Workplace Conflict"

27:47 "Impact of Stress on Perception"

30:40 Improving Well-being and Conflict Resolution

34:36 "Conflict Skills Podcast Farewell"

Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, a show he created to offer free resources and practical tools for managing conflict. Drawing on his experience mediating workplace disputes—often between managers and team members or colleagues at odds—Simon is dedicated to helping people navigate challenging interactions. His podcast regularly explores topics such as self-care strategies during workplace conflict, and he is known for his calm, insightful approach to the defensive reactions that people often experience when facing criticism or accusations. Simon’s mission is to make conflict resolution knowledge accessible to all, empowering listeners to develop healthier ways to handle disputes both at work and beyond.