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The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show

How To Quickly Catch When You're Triggered & Change Your Mind

Sep 1, 2023
Explore the difference between reacting and responding mindfully, the importance of mindfulness in resolving triggers quickly, and increasing consciousness. Reflect on personal triggers and reactions to plagiarism. Learn how to question assumptions and resolve conflicts with empathy and compassion. Discover the concept of anti-fragility and the role of mindfulness in reshaping past events. Transform trauma quickly, become aware of triggers, and develop anti-fragility and psychological flexibility.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identifying triggers and being aware of one's own history enables quick recognition and resolution, fostering anti-fragility and growth.
  • Increasing self-awareness allows questioning reactive defenses and reshaping meaning, creating an anti-fragile mindset.

Deep dives

Becoming Mindful of Triggers and Reacting Thoughtfully

Reacting to situations based on past assumptions can hinder mindful and thoughtful responses. Identifying triggers is crucial, as they threaten important aspects of one's identity rooted in the unconscious. Triggers vary for each individual, but being aware of their own history and interpretations enables quick recognition and resolution. This fosters anti-fragility where lessons are learned and everything becomes an opportunity for growth.

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