What Are Your Emotional Triggers?

Ever gone from zero to furious in a second — just because of something someone else said or did?

Then you probably have a fair idea of what your anger triggers are.

But what about other emotions?

One person who’s normally pretty confident might feel suddenly insecure when triggered by something he hears, sees, or even smells.

Another who’s normally chill even in the most stressful work environment suddenly has a full-on panic attack after getting triggered by something no one else would have suspected.

What’s at work, here? What are emotional triggers, and how do we get them?

And what we can do about them once we learn what they are?

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Top 46 Calming And Positive Affirmations For Anxiety

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You’re emotionally fried. Your nervous system is officially on strike, and you feel awful. You’re taking deep breaths, hoping it will calm the storm.

But it’s not quite enough. 

Because those thoughts are still there, and until you address those, you’re not likely to feel better anytime soon.

Ask yourself, “What is good for calming anxiety?” and it’s too easy to think of solutions that have nothing to do with the thoughts in your head. 

Then, in your search for real help, you find this post on anxiety affirmations, which are potent phrases that help reduce anxiety.

Read on to learn how.

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Why Is Your Ex Pretending To Be Over You When It’s Crystal Clear He’s Not? You Might Be Surprised By These 11 Reasons

Ex Is Pretending To Be Over You

So your ex dumped you not too long ago, or maybe you left him.

It was painful for both of you because there really was chemistry and connection between you.

Maybe even love. 

You’ve pondered the idea of getting back together, but your ex is acting weird.

You’ve seen him at parties or run into him at Starbucks, and he’s trying to act distant and cool.

But you know him, and there’s something behind the facade that says he still loves you (or at least isn’t entirely over you).

Is all of the bravado for real?

Or is there a wedge in his heart that wants to be pried open?

Let’s find out, shall we?

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12 Essential Ways To Take Care Of Yourself

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Are you taking care of yourself?

Everyone gets caught up in their daily routines.  In fact, getting caught up is the whole point of having routines.

Routines help you get through the day while accomplishing your goals. You wake up every day knowing exactly what you're going to take care of without giving it much thought.

But because your routines are habitual, it's all too easy to forget to take care of  YOU.

Self-care is critical to your overall well-being, physical health, and even your productivity. 

If you don't set aside time to take care of yourself each day, you'll become overworked, overstressed, overwhelmed or even sick.

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Are You A Mentally Strong Person? 23 Sure Signs You Mind Is Mighty

How do you know if you’re a mentally strong person?

What qualities should you cultivate if you want to be stronger? 

You recognize strength in others. You’ve seen how they operate and what makes them stand out.

But when you ask yourself, “Am I strong?” you’re just not sure. 

Let’s start by asking what it even means to be strong.

Then read on to learn about 23 characteristics shared by mentally strong people

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