Episode 68: Using Triggers as Teachers; How to Learn from the Things that P*ss you off in Life

If you regularly find yourself in a state of irritation, annoyance and reactivity and feeling like your mood is at the mercy of what goes on around you, this episode is for you.

Getting triggered by other people, things you see on social media, emails and other external circumstances can ruin your mood and your day, not to mention the stress levels a sudden surge of negative emotions can cause.

In this episode I share:

• What it means to be triggered
• Why you might get triggered
• The 4 stages of a negative emotional reaction
• How to use your triggers as a tool for self development
• Following the breadcrumbs of a triggering situation to learn about yourself
• The power of choosing a different response
• Using your triggers to identify what you want in life
• Accessing compassion for other people in emotionally charged situations

A big part of the work I do with my coaching clients is uncovering and dismantling the beliefs and feelings that are at the root of reactivity and stress. If this episode has resonated with you, please feel free to reach out to me on IG @emmaobriencoach or pop me an email emma@emmaobriencoach.com to talk about coaching.

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I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.

Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.

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