Imagine litigation as a strict teacher – you’ve got to show up when they say, no exceptions; or you’re in your seat when the bell rings, no excuses.

Now, switch to mediation, and it’s like having a magic button called Timeout Privilege. Feeling overwhelmed? Hit pause, step out, take a breather.

Picture this: you’re facing a challenging question in class, and instead of feeling trapped, you hit pause, step outside, take a few deep breaths. It’s like discovering a secret escape in the school building – a place to shed stress, reset your thoughts, and return with a clear head.

Or How often have you encountered such situations at your workplace? Is it a challenging co-worker or your boss putting pressure on a task? Or in your business, dealing with tough negotiations, with relationships at stake? What’s your go-to feeling?

Timeout Privilege: it’s the cool-off period, a chance to shake off stress and come back with a fresh mindset. In mediation, we hold the remote control, allowing us to navigate through the legal maze with a well-deserved breather. It’s akin to possessing a timeout card in a game – when the pressure rises, take a break, regroup, and come back ready for the next level of challenges!

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A Personal Note to Mediator Practitioners Reading here:

Remember learning the basic mediation definition, which also places strong significance on “Mediation is faster”? If this seems contradictory with the idea of Timeout Privilege, let’s redefine “fast” in the context of mediation. Here, it transcends mere swiftness; it embodies flexibility. However, I agree, that in real mediations, we’ve encountered instances where parties intentionally prolong the process, perhaps skipping sessions with a subtle intention to inflict harm on the other person. Well, we often don’t know why they act this way; and we’re all human, driven by strong emotions influencing how we behave, CORRECT? So, imagine mediation as a puzzle, where understanding these details is as vital as finding a solution; and join in in reading this post with an open mind. And, you are welcome to share your thoughts on “Fast” and “Timeout Privilege” – the things that really make mediation tick.

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