How to stop being triggered by other people

11 Aug 2022 · 1 min

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In this self‑help video, the speaker explains that trying to control how others behave is futile and that constantly reacting to other people's actions drains personal power. She describes how an initial emotional trigger is stored in the subconscious, creating recurring patterns that cause repeated power loss in work, relationships, and daily life. The first step to regaining power is becoming aware of where these leaks occur. The video ends with a teaser for a follow‑up that will discuss specific "check engine lights"—signs that indicate when power is being lost.

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Trying to stop being triggered by telling other people how they should behave is like trying to put a muzzle on a— Donald Trump. Good luck with that. You see, in this video, I'm going to share with you part 1 of how to take back your power from others. The reason why I know this is a problem is because so many people, my friends, my clients, have shared with me how much this impacts how they show up at work, in the relationships, and in life. This is what it looks like. When your day is ruined because of something someone said to you, something outside of your control, you lose power. When you show up in ways that are inauthentic to who you are and who you desire to be because of others, you lose power. Anywhere in your life that you abandon who you are and what you stand for, you lose power. What happens is the first time you're triggered by something that gives you a big emotional charge, it's stored in your subconscious. And the next time something like that, something similar happens again, it affects you, you react again, over and over. And then we repeat this over and over again, and it becomes a pattern. This is the first step: awareness. Where in your life are you leaking personal power, and what can we do about it? Check out the next video where I talk about those check engine lights.