Here's how you can use logical reasoning to identify and handle stress triggers at work.

Is your trigger internal or external? Or both? What can you do to regain your calm? Can the situation be improved? Are you taking good care of yourself: sleep, good food, exercise, digital detox, creative endeavors, relationships?

Recognising your triggers at work is not the easiest task at hand. A few ways to do: 1. Listen and communicate with you body and emotions. Understand that it maybe your body conveying a signal of high stress through an untimely headache or cold. 2. Be kind to yourself. Listening to and acknowledging those signals is crucial. Leaving them unattended may lead to high stress and anxiety. 3. Try to learn where and how you work best. The environment, pace, approach as well as support. All, make a difference. Learning where and how to include what factor will increase productivity and identify the trigger inducing factors that lead to stress. Recognising triggers aims at being aware of what works for you and how to achieve that.

I’ve found one of the easiest ways to recognise triggers (internal or external) is to either see how you behave (snap, run away, shutdown, procrastinate, etc) in that situation and/or what body sensations come up (eg. increased heart rate, shallow breaths, sweating, etc).

As a mindset coach, using logical reasoning to identify stress triggers at work begins with analyzing patterns. Start by observing and documenting when stress levels peak—whether during specific tasks, interactions, or times of the day. By logically identifying recurring stressors, you can pinpoint the underlying causes. This analytical approach allows you to move beyond surface-level reactions and focus on the root of the issue, providing a clear foundation for addressing the stress effectively.

Recognising your triggers through your behaviours and body sensations gives you an understanding of which nervous system state the trigger is shifting you into. This knowledge helps you feel better because you realise what you’re experiencing is because your body has shifted into a survival state and once it feels safe it’ll come back to regulation/its balanced state. If you feel you need to further support your body, you can use an appropriate technique to help your body stay/move through the emotion being felt and come back to balance.

Once you've identified the stress triggers, the next step is to implement targeted solutions. Use logical reasoning to develop strategies that directly address each trigger. For example, if meetings cause stress, consider restructuring them for efficiency or setting clear agendas. If workload is overwhelming, prioritize tasks or delegate responsibilities. By systematically applying solutions tailored to the identified patterns, you can reduce stress at its source, creating a more manageable and productive work environment.

Reflecting regularly is essential to ensure the effectiveness of your stress management strategies. After implementing solutions, take time to evaluate their impact—has the stress decreased? Are there new triggers emerging? Use logical reasoning to assess the outcomes and make necessary adjustments. Continuous reflection allows you to fine-tune your approach, ensuring that you remain proactive in managing stress and maintaining a healthy work environment over time.