Why Am I Triggered?

People that trigger you can help you grow.

Reflect on someone in your life who triggers you the most—the individual who annoys you or elicits the strongest reactions from you.

Take a moment to write down what specifically about this person triggers and bothers you. Consider your natural responses to them. How do you react when you feel triggered by their presence?

Now, let’s explore the purpose this person serves in your journey. Believe it or not, they are there to highlight areas where you need to expand, heal, or grow. This individual is a gift, reflecting what may be holding you back from becoming the person you aspire to be in order to achieve the life you desire. They are truly a blessing!

With this perspective in mind, examine what triggers you and ask yourself these questions:

• What about my reaction is hindering my connection to my true self (the wholeness of who I am)?

• What insights are they revealing about me? For example: Am I an angry person? Do I struggle with self-worth? Am I living in fear or insecurity?

Next, choose an area you wish to focus on. Do you want to cultivate more grace for yourself and others instead of anger? Are you ready to stop blaming others for your unhappiness? Are you seeking to relinquish control and embrace the natural unfolding of events?

Finally, in your mind, express gratitude to this person for the opportunity to reveal where you need to grow, realign, and elevate to a higher version of yourself!