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Episode 4220:
Dr. Lisa Firestone explains why certain words or interactions send us into an emotional tailspin, and how those triggers are often rooted in painful early experiences. She outlines three practices for calming an oversized reaction: naming the feeling to tame it, the SIFT method of noticing sensations, images, feelings, and thoughts, and the RAIN approach. Together they create space between a trigger and our response, a key skill for personal development and healthier relationships.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/name-it-to-tame-it-the-deep-emotions-underlying-your-triggers/
Quotes to ponder:
"Our intense emotional responses are heavily shaped by our past."
"Naming our emotions helps tame them, and understanding where they come from helps us feel self-compassion."
"We then have the space to make choices about how we want to act as opposed to falling victim to our immediate emotions."
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