Do you find yourself getting easily offended by what people say or do? Maybe it feels like an attack, an accusation, or a rejection—but what if you had the power to stop letting it affect you so much? In this talk, I’ll walk you through six key strategies to stop taking things so personally and start feeling more confident, grounded, and in control of your emotions. You’ll learn how to separate intent from impact (not everyone is out to hurt you), regulate your emotions in the moment, and recognize when something triggers an insecurity. I’ll also show you how to respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness and how to stop assuming the worst about people’s words and actions. Because here’s the truth: getting offended isn’t something that just happens to you—it’s a reaction you can choose to shift.
