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Anger is a beast.⠀ I can bubble up seemingly out of nowhere, explode and pass just as quickly leaving destruction in it's wake, or it can linger for years, like a toxic poison slowly contaminating every aspect of our health, wellness, relationships and success.⠀ ⠀ But did you know that anger is pretty much never the original emotion. Anger is what we call a secondary emotion because it is triggered by other emotions which often feel far more out of control, vulnerable, or scary.⠀ ⠀ Anger is the "enforcer" emotion we allow to take charge when we feel softer, scarier emotions like fear or sadness. Let's face it, fear and sadness often leave us feeling powerless...so their bigger, stronger older brother, anger, is usually summoned to step in and do the dirty work. Anger "feels" more powerful, more in charge. But anger is very rarely (if ever) the root emotion.⠀ ⠀ The next time you feel anger bubbling up (or lashing out), take a deep breath before you do or say something that will only cause more harm, and ask yourself quietly: "What's underneath this anger?"⠀ ⠀ And when the answer comes back "I'm scared," "I'm lonely," "I'm sad," or "I feel helpless," gently ask yourself what you can do to meet those emotional needs other than using anger. Anger never really solves the problem...it just scares the more authentic "feels" back into hiding only to fester and grow.⠀ ⠀ When you feel yourself getting angry, what are your most typical primary emotions?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #bestdamnyou #success #perspective #thegrowingedges #anger #angermanagment #primaryemotions #secondaryemotions #advicefromatherapist #insightgram #entrepreneur #instainsight #ilovemyjob #lovewhatyoudo #lovethelifeyoulive #livethelifeyoulove #feelings #allthefeels ⠀

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and untreated. In terms of the burden of the disease among adolescents, depression is the third leading cause. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. Harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs among adolescents is a major issue in many countries and can lead to risky behaviors such as unsafe sex or dangerous driving. Eating disorders are also of concern.⠀ .⠀ Fortunately, there is a growing recognition of the importance of helping young people build mental resilience, from the earliest ages, in order to cope with the challenges of today’s world. Evidence is growing that promoting and protecting adolescent health brings benefits not just to adolescents’ health, both in the short- and the long-term, but also to economies and society, with healthy young adults able to make greater contributions to the workforce, their families and communities and society as a whole.⠀ .⠀ The more we know, the more we can help! Check the link in my bio for more .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #bestdamnyou #perspective #thegrowingedges #advicefromatherapist #insightgram #instainsight #lovewhatyoudo #lovethelifeyoulive #livethelifeyoulove #feelings #allthefeels #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth #mentalresilience ⠀ (at Scottsdale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/BowwEikBbvI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k558lkhulf7a

One of the most powerful ways to set yourself up for success in a new meditation practice is to claim or create a peaceful space. You will want to designate a time and space where you will be free from interruptions for however long you plan to practice. In other words, while it may seem like hiding from the kids in the bathroom may be your best choice, you know those little trolls will find you as soon as your eyes close ;)⠀ ⠀ Is there a corner of your bedroom where you can find some peace? Is there a nice patio or park nearby? Is there a hidden cove on a beach near you? Heck, I've even been known to sit in my car inside my garage (engine off, of course) to sneak some peace!! Your meditation space doesn't have to be the same place every time, but it does have to be free from interruptions.⠀ ⠀ Shoot me some ideas of where you might be able to claim your calm, interruption-free meditation space! Maybe one of you will help the rest of us!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #bestdamnyou #success #perspective #thegrowingedges #meditation #advicefromatherapist #insightgram #instainsight #ilovemyjob #calmplace #safeplace #lovewhatyoudo #lovethelifeyoulive #livethelifeyoulove #feelings #allthefeels #nointerruptions #meditationtips #mindful #findyourbliss #quiettime #beginnermeditation (at Tempe, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl61lKWh4nB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=135ls8prf7os5

If I'm honest, the necessities of daily life have me focused on what's right in front of me: kids' needs, bills to pay, what to cook for dinner, things I need to do in the next week for clients, plans for the weekend, which workout class I can get into tomorrow....⠀ ⠀ Anyone else find that with all these "immediate needs" there is no time (or energy, TBH) to consider, plan and work on the future? But here's the problem: when our focus is limited to the two feet (two months, two years...) in front of us, we miss out on the vastness of opportunity available to us. ⠀ ⠀ Greatness requires big picture thinking, broad focus, AND attention to detail. How do you integrate all of these into your routine so you can achieve your dreams? Looking for any and all of your tips on how you split your vision and maintain dual focus....⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #bestdamnyou #success #perspective #thegrowingedges #advicefromatherapist #insightgram #entrepreneur #instainsight #ilovemyjob #lovewhatyoudo #lovethelifeyoulive #livethelifeyoulove #feelings #allthefeels #danielpink #greatness #futurefocus ⠀ (at Scottsdale, Arizona)

Balance.⠀ ⠀ Just as work and rest are important to our overall well-being, so is PLAY! Yep...you heard me! Play isn't just for kids; it's essential for people of all age.⠀ ⠀ If you have kids, well...you've got the perfect outlet to play: build a fort, play tag, make up imaginary stories and act them out, toss a ball, or hula hoop. Heck, you can do all these thinks even without having kids around 🤣!⠀ ⠀ Play for me looks often like creating new recipes in the kitchen, making messes with crafting, paddle-boarding, and living-room dance parties when nobody is watching (shhh...don't tell my teenagers..they'll roll their 👀!). ⠀ ⠀ Play helps us nurture our inner child, helps us get out of our heads, de-stresses us, helps us tap into the more creative aspects of ourselves, and it gets our feel-good endorphins flowing!⠀ ⠀ How do you play??⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #bestdamnyou #success #perspective #thegrowingedges #advicefromatherapist #insightgram #entrepreneur #instainsight #ilovemyjob #business #balance #play #playful #lovewhatyoudo #lovethelifeyoulive #livethelifeyoulove #feelings #allthefeels #innerchild #creativity #selfcare⠀ (at Scottsdale, Arizona)