Why can a small thing throw us off when we’re able to handle major pressure? This blog explores workplace triggers and creative ways to respond more mindfully.
It’s not always the biggest task or the toughest conversation that gets to us. Sometimes all it takes is a brief comment, a shift in tone, or a moment when no one seems to notice us. Why does the same situation sometimes pass without a reaction, yet provoke a strong response at other times? To find the answer, it helps to pay attention to the circumstances and to our own expectations. Creative activities such as writing or working with images can offer a fresh perspective on what lies behind our reactions.
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