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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…
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Identify Your Hot Buttons at Work to Respond More Effectively.
Hot buttons. Everybody’s got ‘em. OK, admit it. Sometimes co-workers, colleagues or work situations irritate you. And to add insult to injury, you get even more annoyed when those around you don’t seem to be bothered by any of it. Sound familiar? Triggers are “in the eye of the beholder.” It’s important to identify just what your individual triggers are – and to effectively address them – so that you can respond more productively the next time you feel triggered. What Pushes Your Buttons in the Workplace? Read over the following samples of common workplace triggering situations. As you read each one, consider how much you emotionally react to each…
