Emotional triggers

Emotional triggers are events or experiences that evoke intense emotional responses, ranging from stress to past traumas. Recognizing and managing these triggers is crucial for maintaining emotional well-being and navigating daily life effectively.

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“We all have emotional triggers – sensitive buttons that spark immediate, intense reactions when pressed. Often stemming from past trauma, triggers unleash stress hormones before logic intervenes. Learning to defuse these reactions is essential for relationships and well-being.” – explains Mona Kirstein, Ph.D, Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. Clink on the pink to read the full article by Mona, with more in-depth tips on decoding and reframing emotional triggers.

When we don’t recognize our emotional triggers and our unhealthy reactions to them, it can lead us down a long, tortuous path.

Do you feel triggered? Good! Triggers show us opportunities for growth and healing! To help you navigate your triggers, try these journalling prompts. If the emotion is very intense, then first ground yourself by taking some deep breaths, going for a walk, have a shower, or let your emotions flow (cry, shout, stamp, in a safe and private space). Go gently with yourself and invite self-compassion and courage to look within.

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