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Stress Influences Our Reactions to Triggering Events
Ever pay attention that when life goes smoothly, nothing much bothers you? And you think, yeah, I’ve ‘fixed’ all my problems…you feel pretty good about yourself – and about your ability to handle difficult situations. You’ve got it covered. But gradually, daily stressors build up. Life drains us. We get worn out, preoccupied with ever-increasing demands – and as a result, react more emotionally and more deeply to triggering situations than we would have in our ‘life is good’ days. Can you relate? Recognizing The Cumulative Impact of Recent Experiences When we’re under a great deal of stress, we can perceive situations differently. For instance, a client related…