C7 Session 51 - Learning My Triggers

Key Questions

Who can be a trigger for you?

What are some words, sounds, and deeds that you can do to cope with a trigger?

Where in your body do you feel uncomfortable when you are trying to fight a trigger?

Why can it be hard to control your reactions to triggers when you are in a negative state of mind?

When you are triggered, which V.E.S.P.M. belief do you find it hard to ignore?

How can you deal with a trigger you can't get away from? 

Ways Triggers Work

Personalizing a situation – Self-blaming, all about me thinking.

Minimization of the positive – Thinking the best will never happen to you.

Maximization of the negative – Always thinking of the worst possible scenario.  

Selective hearing – Only hearing the negative parts of a conversation.

All or nothing – No exception to a rule thinking.

Controlling – Think that if you can’t control everything will be ruined.

Overgeneralizing – Using past experiences to judge a current situation.

Assuming – Not taking time to find the facts before you react. 

Self-Reflection Points

• Before reacting or responding be aware of your state of mind or current situation, these will affect your next move. 

• Think about the consequences, Is my reaction even worth the consequences that may happen?

• Ask yourself: Does this person or situation remind you of someone or something you don't like? This can affect your mood and reaction as well.

• What you watch, where you visit, and even the music you listen to can mold your thoughts and moods. 

• The things you are teaching yourself or absorbing into your mind on a regular basis could be affecting you causing new triggers to erupt. 

• Are you being triggered due to unresolved issues on your part? Maybe it's time to address them.

• The world can be full of triggers. We can't control everything and everyone so you must learn how to separate your thoughts from your emotions. You can listen to a problem without riding the emotional roller coaster with people. Don't let negativity in. Shower negative people with love, they will either join your party or leave. Either way, keep yourself safe.    

• Remember to continue to update your V.E.S.P.M. plan this will help to control your triggers.

Q - Has this session helped you to better understand or have better control over your emotions and reactions?

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