#FridayFeeling

Ever react to something and wonder why? Or others around you wonder why you reacted that way? It is usually a reaction to something that seems innocent or non-threatening. A lot of times, maybe 100% of the time, those reactions were triggered by something. You might already know this, they are called emotional triggers and that's what today's #FridayFeeling is all about.

A lot of times we use the phrase, "my buttons were pushed", or a variation of it to indicate our emotional triggers. Such as...

As you can see from that list - which isn't exhaustive by any means - the things that trigger reactions from us that might not make sense to us or others can be really innocent and simple things. Understanding why those things might trigger emotional reactions from us is important as we interact with people throughout life. And sometimes it's the people we interact with that trigger us. 

Our triggers are opportunities. They can help us to grow, if we let them. But we have to be brave enough to let them. The way we feel won’t change unless we tackle the root thoughts stirred up by triggers. It's bravery to understand our triggers and learn how to control them instead of them controlling us. 

So today, take a time out and identify what triggers you in ways that aren't healthy and good for you or others. And then make a choice to do what is necessary to control those triggers in your life rather than them controlling you.