3 Steps To Reverse Emotional Hijacking

🧠 Ever felt like your emotions are in the driver’s seat? That’s emotional hijacking!

Here’s a brain-based approach to regain control:

1️⃣ Realize when it’s happening and recognize your triggers 🎯

What situations make you feel especially upset, worried, anxious, threatened, or angry? Self-awareness is key!

2️⃣ Choose Your Response 🤔

Focus on the next best decision within your control.

3️⃣ Recover. A few ideas:

– Get moving 🚶‍♀️ (go outside, take a walk, stretch)
-Talk it out 👥 with a trusted friend or colleague
-Reflect and learn 📝

Questions for reflection:

❓What are your top 3 emotional triggers?
❓How can you create a “pause plan” for high-stress situations?
❓Who’s your go-to person for talking through emotional challenges?
❓How have past “hijackings” helped you grow?

Emotional intelligence is a skill. The more you practice, the better you’ll get! 💪