Turning Triggers Into Teachers - Negative Affect and Emotional Intelligence

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Have you ever felt knocked off balance by a difficult life event or emotional outburst? What if, instead of being victims of these occasional triggers, we could develop the skills to harness them as teachers on our path to growth?

In the latest episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South examines this compelling concept of transforming our triggers to build emotional resilience. With an influx of calls from veterinarians blaming external factors for their struggles, she spotlights the critical need for inner work and self-inquiry.

This episode promises a way forward, guiding on how to break free from self-destructive patterns. Want to build self-awareness around your emotional triggers? Keep reading for an overview of the key takeaways.

Defining Negative Affect

• Involves emotions like anger, anxiety, guilt
• Suppressing makes things worse long-term

Childhood Coping Strategies

• We often maintain unhealthy mechanisms from early on
• Need to take responsibility as adults

Blaming Others and Geographical Escapes

• Repeating negative cycles in new places without self-work
• Dangers of “doing a geographical”

Building Emotional Intelligence

• Introduces tool “DISC Flow” to understand behavioural triggers
• Fosters self-awareness and communication skills

By courageously examining our triggers, we can unlock lasting resilience.
Satisfy your intrigue by listening now to learn constructive strategies.

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Chapters

1. Turning Triggers Into Teachers - Negative Affect and Emotional Intelligence (00:00:00)

2. This week's podcast - Negative Affect and Emotional Intelligence (00:00:58)

3. Negative Affect defined (00:02:09)

4. how childhood experiences shape us (00:04:17)

5. what "doing a Geographical" is all about (00:06:38)

6. taking ownership (00:09:12)

7. are you ready to live your Best Life? (00:10:20)

8. DISC Flow - introduction (00:11:00)

9. Vet Staff Podcast Promotion Request (00:12:32)