I love the flowchart of trigger response! One caveat I've been working on is how not to get stuck for too long in the "introspection" step. Sometimes thinking about the problem even more doesn't help and only fuels frustration... and I get better results by letting it go and going for a run 💫. Maybe that's a way of letting the subconscious mind work on the problem, instead of the thinking self. Thank you for the post and the callout :).
That's an excellent point to bring up about the potential pitfall of getting too entrenched in the introspection step. It's definitely possible to overanalyse to the point that it becomes counterproductive. I love that you suggested running to shift your focus. I came across the concept of "The Power of Subtraction" a few years back and I relate to this a lot now. You're right - sometimes, it's best to let the subconscious mind run in the background and let it surprise you when you least expected - mine is mostly in the shower, or during swimming.
Always appreciate your thoughtful comment and kind words about the post. It's such a reminder to me that the struggles we face are so COMMON and yet there are so many variations to tackle them. Interesting that you mentioned the "thinking self" as I was looking to explore the concept of "ego" next, as this deals with how one perceives reality and of self.
That bell map is so cool. Personally, it has taken awhile to get to that place of inquiry rather than reaction from conditioning. I'd often react and then mull over it afterwards. These days I am able to catch it before I go into automode reaction. Great post!
Thank you, Silvia - I really appreciate you dropping by. The funny thing is, 50% of my 'discovered' triggers were actually raised by my husband. I am completely blindsided by things my family does - it is so ingrained that I don't even let it sit within my own conscious thought for long. My loved ones are usually my blindspots, and most triggers always lead back to my childhood - it really is quite fascinating.
And yes, 'catching it' before going into auto-mode is one of the most underrated life skill!
I love the flowchart of trigger response! One caveat I've been working on is how not to get stuck for too long in the "introspection" step. Sometimes thinking about the problem even more doesn't help and only fuels frustration... and I get better results by letting it go and going for a run 💫. Maybe that's a way of letting the subconscious mind work on the problem, instead of the thinking self. Thank you for the post and the callout :).
That's an excellent point to bring up about the potential pitfall of getting too entrenched in the introspection step. It's definitely possible to overanalyse to the point that it becomes counterproductive. I love that you suggested running to shift your focus. I came across the concept of "The Power of Subtraction" a few years back and I relate to this a lot now. You're right - sometimes, it's best to let the subconscious mind run in the background and let it surprise you when you least expected - mine is mostly in the shower, or during swimming.
Always appreciate your thoughtful comment and kind words about the post. It's such a reminder to me that the struggles we face are so COMMON and yet there are so many variations to tackle them. Interesting that you mentioned the "thinking self" as I was looking to explore the concept of "ego" next, as this deals with how one perceives reality and of self.
That bell map is so cool. Personally, it has taken awhile to get to that place of inquiry rather than reaction from conditioning. I'd often react and then mull over it afterwards. These days I am able to catch it before I go into automode reaction. Great post!
Thank you, Silvia - I really appreciate you dropping by. The funny thing is, 50% of my 'discovered' triggers were actually raised by my husband. I am completely blindsided by things my family does - it is so ingrained that I don't even let it sit within my own conscious thought for long. My loved ones are usually my blindspots, and most triggers always lead back to my childhood - it really is quite fascinating.
And yes, 'catching it' before going into auto-mode is one of the most underrated life skill!