We all have unique quirks and behaviors that make us who we are. However, some of our behaviors may not be a choice, but rather an unconscious trigger that is set off.
These triggers are often the result of past trauma. For example, if someone experiences anxiety when a friend leaves to visit their parents or travel, it could be a trigger for a fear of abandonment. This trigger may be linked to a past experience of a parent or guardian leaving too soon in their early life.
The good news is that these triggers are logical and consistent once they are understood. By identifying your triggers and working to understand them, you can slowly move past the beliefs and ideas that were set when you were not even conscious.
This will help you react to what is actually happening in front of you, rather than reacting to past traumas. By doing so, you can have a fresh slate and live a healthier and easier life.
I’ll give you a personal example. Before I became what I like to call my ‘Greatest Version,’ I had a trigger, and a pretty destructive one. This trigger was the one that impacted my life the most. We all have many, but this one affected my social life, which is a very important part of life. It went like this:
Root: My dad was an artist (now retired, not dead), a quiet, stony person, but with a good…
