

Emotional Reset: How to Go from Triggered to Calm
40 snips Dec 9, 2024
Struggling with anxiety or anger? Discover effective self-soothing techniques to help you manage those intense feelings and regain your calm. Learn the power of breath work, movement, and even the physiological sigh for instant emotional relief. Dive into strategies like journaling and mindfulness that promote long-term resilience. This journey goes beyond quick fixes; it's about building a stable inner peace and navigating life's challenges with confidence.
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Managing Triggers
- Learn to transition from a triggered state to a calm, peaceful one.
- This involves self-soothing and managing emotions like anxiety and anger.
Self-Soothing
- Self-soothing is a natural behavior we practice as babies (e.g., thumb-sucking).
- Adults often lack these skills and resort to external coping mechanisms like alcohol.
Numbing with Wine
- Rob Dial uses the example of drinking wine after a stressful day as a form of numbing.
- This provides temporary relief but hinders personal growth and doesn't address the underlying emotional issues.