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3rd Step: The trigger. What was the initial situation or experience that triggered the emotion in the first place?Â
For instance; Was it something someone said? A mistake you made? Did something happen to you that was out of your control? An accident or an illness?
It is useful to begin to recognise the triggers to your emotions and then you can become aware of your emotions and what to expect. This then gives you back the control and you can begin to learn how to deal with them better when they arise.Â