Your stress doesn't come from nowhere. It has its "buttons" (triggers). Finding them is detective work. Triggers can be external (boss, traffic jam) or internal (the thought "I can't do it").
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Record stressful situations in 3 columns:
- A (Antecedent): What happened BEFORE? (e.g., I received an email)
- B (Behavior): What was my REACTION? (e.g., I started eating cookies)
- C (Consequence): What were the CONSEQUENCES? (e.g., I felt worse)
Scientific Sources:
- Beck, J. S. (2011). "Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond".
