Step 1: The Situation
First, the situation is whatever event triggers the emotional response. This could be external, like your family member leaving a mess for you to clean up, or it could be something internal, like thinking about an upcoming meeting with your boss.
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Research suggests that emotions are actually a process that typically unfolds in four steps and emotion scientists suggest that we “Trust the Process”.
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