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

Send us Fan MailIf 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 triggeredWhy you might get triggeredThe 4 stages of a negative emotional reactionHow to use your triggers as a tool for self developmentFollowing the breadcrumbs of a triggering situation to learn about yourselfThe power of choosing a different responseUsing your triggers to identify what you want in lifeAccessing compassion for other people in emotionally charged situationsA 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 [email protected] to talk about coaching. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.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.🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.comQuestions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.