I’m gonna talk to you about what a trigger is, what a trigger isn’t and how to dismantle and deal with them when they arise. First of all, I want you to keep in mind that the mind exists to keep you ...

Triggers aren't just random; they're indicators of unacknowledged feelings, old pain, and unfulfilled desires. The smallest ...

(This post is Part 1 of a two-part post.) Everyone has emotional triggers—we’ve all experienced the sudden rush of intense feelings set off by something someone says or does. Almost by definition, ...

Ever catch yourself getting stuck on feelings that used to roll right off your back? It is not just your imagination, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Miller Perkins, Ph.D. covers purpose-driven leaders and careers Leadership presence is in the spotlight. Whether it's a ...

Conversations about emotional well-being often center around avoiding anything that might "trigger" discomfort. While this can encourage compassion and consideration for personal struggles, there's ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness that hinders a person’s ability to manage their emotions. People with this condition may experience overreactions to certain triggers, ...

Emotional triggers, such as stress, guilt, and loneliness, or environmental triggers, such as grocery shopping, media, and dieting, can cause binge eating episodes in individuals with binge eating ...