I've never heard of anyone who likes confrontation. I mean, is that even a normal thing to enjoy? Confrontation is probably one of the most anxiety-ridden events in our lives, and we all have to deal with it. However, some of us deal with it better than others.

I hate confrontation, and if you're like me, you hate it too. The idea of going up to someone knowing that they will not be happy with what I have to tell them makes me want to crawl under my covers and stay in bed all day. But I do it anyway, and these moments leave me seething with uncomfortable energy.

However, life is full of confrontation. There are all types of situations and people that we have to encounter that are not so pleasant. And if these encounters are not so pleasant, then why do we do them? Why do we wake up every morning and confront the world? We go out and make fools of ourselves every day (or at least I do) just to learn what society says is OK and what is not OK?

Confrontation is hard, but the hardest part of it is the anticipation of a negative reaction from the person being confronted. I work in a very people-oriented workplace, and confrontation is the absolute worst part of my job. I am obligated to tell others what they can and cannot do, and this irks some people. Some of these encounters have left me angry, in tears and downright ashamed of being who I am. While it is never OK to let someone make you feel that way, these confrontations have been a huge lesson for me.

Confrontation makes me a stronger person in the way that I am able to handle difficult situations somewhat flawlessly. I have become authoritative and walk into these situations with confidence that I would never have had before I experienced these uncomfortable situations every day.

But that's just the thing: life is uncomfortable. Life is so awkward and embarrassing that some days I do hide under my covers. But the most important part of confronting those crazy moments that life throws at you is that these moments make you a stronger person. Confrontation molds you into a confident human being who knows that life is uncomfortable and unfair and sometimes even downright messy. Sometimes people are going to yell at you or make you feel sad, but it is your duty to not let that affect your confidence level, especially in the workplace. Confidence is key within a conflict and knowing that you are an authoritative figure usually helps ease the situation. Just remember that confrontation is uncomfortable, but a necessary life skill that helps you succeed.