005. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers From Your Past
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Have you ever noticed how even the smallest thing can trigger a big fight and leave you both feeling blindsided?
Couples in a blended family often feel misunderstood and wonder why their communication seems to break down — every time!
The reality is, most of us have been hurt in our past relationships. And now, even something seemingly small and insignificant can trip a touchy trigger and result in an intense emotional response.
Those old hurts and triggers are powerful and a part of who we are. It can feel like we just have to live with it. But what if there is another way?
In this episode, we'll give you 3 action steps to help you move past your hurts and triggers. In fact, we mentioned that you can download your free copy of the Moving Past Your Hurts and Triggers worksheet. Just click below to grab yours today…
Inside this Episode:
"Relational Replays" — the tendency we all have to view new relationships through the lens of our previous experiences
"Touchy Triggers" — the feelings & emotions that come along with those "relational replays"
"Irrational Influencers" — the stories we form about each other or our current situation as a result of our experiences from the past.
How to tell the difference between a normal annoyance and an "irrational influencer"
3 Steps to quieting the stories of our "irrational influencers"
Resources from this Episode:
Free Download: Moving Past Your Hurts and Triggers worksheet
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