December Coaching Calendar - Gift#16: Trigger Warning for the Holidays ( and difficult conversations at work)?
Leading and Living Well with Kat
English - December 16, 2022 21:42 - 11 minutes - 11 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCareers Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
TRIGGER warning for the Holidays!
Do we need a trigger warning for the holidays? Today there are trigger warnings at the start of a movie, a book, a workshop, a class in school or college, just to mention a few situations.
We have become very tuned in to triggers.
What is a trigger?
It is an emotional reaction to an internal or external trigger/event. An example of an internal one is the elevated heart rate when we exercise which can remind us of a time when we had to run from a dangerous situation, and result in an panic attack. An example of an external trigger is a movie, an argument, a relationship, a performance management conversation. The Holidays.
This podcast is about understanding triggers and how they impact our lives, both at work and privately.
The Holidays are shrouded in feelings and expectations, both positive and negative. The beautiful has a dark side. Remember that as you celebrate the Holidays. What are your triggers? What are their triggers? What can you do to cope with a stressful situation? Since we cannot (and sometimes should not) always avoid a "triggering" situation, mentally preparing for it is helpful. Make a plan and practice stress relief, such as deep breathing, going for a walk, meditation, writing, or talk to a trusted person.
While the emotional reaction that a situation triggers often is difficult and stressful, it can also be an opportunity to resolve an old trauma we have been carrying with us. To heal a relationship with a person, a context, a Holiday. Sometimes we need help from a friend, or a mental health professional to heal that trauma.
Your well-being matters. Crises Hotline: #211 https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health
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