6.7 Reflection

Reflect on the following questions:

1. When you notice strong emotions (e.g., rage, despair, intense anxiety), how do you typically respond? How might a different approach (e.g., challenging certain thoughts) alter the outcome of those moments in the future?
2. Reflect on a recent situation where you felt the urge to be more assertive: What beliefs or fears held you back from expressing your needs?
3. Which emotional reactions do you find hardest to control? What deeper thoughts or core beliefs do you suspect fuel them the most?
4. Recall a moment you felt misunderstood or unheard. What actions could you take (or have taken) to clarify your feelings in a healthier, more productive way without sacrificing empathy for the other person’s viewpoint?
5. Look back on a situation where you hurt someone, even if unintentionally, due to your emotional state. What emotions were driving you then, what did you learn about your own triggers, and how have you grown from that experience?