When we’re feeling more vulnerable (e.g., we’re hungry, tired, or lonely), we’re likely to respond more intensely. Think about it: Have you noticed that on a morning after you’ve gotten a good night’s sleep, gone to an invigorating cardio dance class, sipped a delicious matcha, and arrived at work early, without rushing, you feel less irritated by an event that would normally bother you? The good news about vulnerabilities is we can notice them so they don’t seize us. We can also schedule positive actions to increase our resilience, as we’ve already covered.
