Emotional triggers

Path to self-awareness

Ash
2 min read1 hour ago
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Emotional triggers are those sudden feelings of sadness, anger, frustration, or anxiety when something specific happens. They can be overwhelming, but understanding them is key to personal growth. Here’s how to unpack your emotional triggers.

Awareness
The first step is to be aware of what triggers your emotions. Notice moments when your mood shifts drastically. It can happen due to certain people, situations, or some words that trigger you. For example, if someone tries to insult or criticize you, does that make you angry? Identify your trigger patterns.

Understand its cause
Easy to suppress or dinner your emotions however acknowledging with your feeling s healthier. Instead of thinking, “I shouldn’t be upset” say that “I am feeling upset because….”. Don’t bottle up your emotions. Acknowledge them.

Think before reacting
If you are emotionally triggered, take a moment to pause. Think he breathes out to 10 or steps away from the situation that triggered you and time to respond, thought please rather than recting on pulse.

Challenge yourself
Emotional trackers are often tied to negative thoughts. For example, if a friend cancels plans, you may think day don’t care about you. Challenge this…

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