The Surprising Link Between Your Emotions and How the World Sees You Revealed
When I feel myself getting reactive (defensive, irritated, anxious), I ask myself what’s really going on. Usually, it’s not about the immediate situation. It’s something deeper: feeling undervalued, unheard, or like my competence is being questioned.
Once you understand what’s driving the reaction, you have options.
You can address the underlying need directly. You can choose a more intentional response. And you can even decide that the reaction is appropriate, but express it in a way that doesn’t burn bridges.
