peacefulpolitics

  You Are

A person upset by political differences

  The Problem

Negative emotions feed intolerance, which can harm relationships

  The Solution

Taking a detached perspective dampens bad feelings and increases tolerance for the other side

  The Result

Better feelings and greater tolerance can help reduce political clashes

How to Do This Activity (25 min.)

1. Measure how you feel now

2. Adopt an objective point of view and write about a political conflict in your life

3. Reassess your feelings

4. Share your story (optional)

Content Developers

Olivia Foster-Gimbel

Stephanie Atwood

Alana Conner, Ph.D.

Sarah Lyons-Padilla, Ph.D.

M. Amedeo Tumolillo

Design Lead

Juli Sherry

Scientific Advisors

Eran Halperin

Kimberly Jackson-Davidson

Funders

Stanford Diversity Cabinet

Stanford Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning

Stanford Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

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