7. Activity: Emotional Response Journal

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define emotional triggers in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about times you've felt strong emotions.

2. 2.

   List one example of how to practice self-regulation.

   Hint

   Consider techniques you use when feeling overwhelmed.

3. 3.

   What is an emotional trigger?

   Hint

   Think about what makes you feel strongly in conversations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Self-regulation means ignoring your emotions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what self-regulating might look like in practice.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are in a team meeting and a colleague criticizes your work. How would you use your Emotional Response Journal to analyze this situation and improve your communication for next time?

   Hint

   Consider how this experience could inform your communication strategy.

6. 6.

   Create a hypothetical conversation where you can practice applying self-regulation. Describe the emotions involved, your response, and the reflections you'll include in your journal entry.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between your emotions and your ability to communicate effectively.