Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching Controlling Your Emotional Triggers
Apr 11, 2025
Ever had a meltdown despite your best intentions? The host shares a relatable story of losing control after a tough travel day, proving even the most positive among us face emotional challenges. Learn how our emotions often act as an alarm system and how past experiences can unexpectedly trigger strong reactions. Discover a three-step approach to mastering emotional triggers, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and discipline for a more fulfilling life. Gain insights into the delicate balance between logic and emotion.
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Airport Parking Lot Meltdown
- Scott Smith lost his cool with his wife while struggling to exit an airport parking lot.
- This happened after returning home sick from a convention, highlighting how emotions can override logic.
Emotions as Alarm System
- Emotions serve as a personal alarm system, providing valuable information about internal and external events.
- Triggers often stem from past experiences, causing emotional responses that may seem disproportionate to the present situation.
Three-Step Approach to Triggers
- To control emotional triggers, first, notice your mistake after it happens.
- Next time, catch yourself during the triggered reaction and regain control as soon as possible; eventually, you'll anticipate and avoid triggers.