Hat’s Triggering You?

We all have moments when something small hits us harder than it should—an offhand comment, a delay, a rejection, a tone of voice. Suddenly, emotion rushes in: anger, insecurity, defensiveness, frustration. But before reacting, it’s worth pausing to ask: what’s triggering me?

Because the truth is, the world doesn’t put emotions inside us. It pokes at what’s already there. Triggers are not about what happens but about what’s unresolved within us: old wounds, unspoken fears, unmet expectations. And until we understand them, we’ll keep getting pulled by them.

Asking, “What’s triggering me?” is not about blame but clarity. It’s a question that creates space between reaction and response. It invites reflection instead of reflex. And it puts you back in charge.

So the next time you feel your chest tighten, your thoughts spiral, or your voice rise—pause. Breathe. And ask yourself gently:

Is this about now? Or is something deeper asking to be seen, understood, and released?

Because freedom doesn’t come from avoiding your triggers.

It comes from understanding them.