Emotional Triggers

Certain situations, memories, and words trigger intense emotions.

Identifying them can empower you to respond adaptively.

A few questions to help you identify some of your triggers:

What are your pet peeves?

What past events upset you?

What topics make you feel uncomfortable?

 

 

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My Pet Peeves

When a person does not say ‘thank you’ or express gratitude for a kind act.

When a person dominates a conversation only talking about him/herself.

Past Events that Upset Me

Being discriminated against for my (minor) learning disability by (two) occupational therapy graduate programs.

Being ‘ghosted’ by recruiters multiple times during my present job search.

Topics the Make Me Feel Uncomfortable

Politics

Death

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/