Hey community, have you ever felt so emotionally overwhelmed that you just wanted to throw your hands up and let your feelings fly? I mean, in all their raw, unfiltered form? I have had a few moments like this over the last few weeks, and I'll be honest - there have been times that I have wanted to just let it all out and not in a pretty way. Here's what I've done instead. 1. I wrote myself a song, which I listen to every morning and every night, and even throughout the day when I need it. It keeps me in a positive mindset, and it reminds me that everything is working out for my good, even when I can't see the evidence of that. 2. I have put myself in nature. If I don't have time for a hike, I get outside and walk through my yard barefoot. That grounding energy helps my nervous system to reset itself and keeps me level headed. When hikes are an option, out into the woods I go. The beach is also a terrific choice - feet toes first in the sand, being near the water - these are natural ways to reset and balance the nervous system. 3. I talk to someone who will listen without judgement. Having a non-invested third party who will hear me out and let me unpack things without telling me what to do is a true gift. If you have someone like that in your life, consider yourself blessed. If you don't, guess what - you do! This community is here for you - I am here for you. If you need a 1:1 or you need the feedback of this community, reach out and we will be here for you without judgement or expectation. 4. I journal. When the problem wants to do nothing but roll around in my head and make me anxious, I reach for my trusty notebook and I write down all the things. The facts of the issue. How I feel about it. How I want it to turn out, and what I can do about it. I go through the pros and cons of each option and then I make a decision and act on it. (This is TSA in action). Once I move to problem solving, I feel better - the big feelings resolve themselves. I hope this is helpful for you - this is what emotional mastery looks like in the every day. If you haven't started yet, I encourage you to begin the Five Day Emotional Mastery Challenge in the Classroom section of the Anger Solutions Blueprint Community and see how it helps you move into a space of daily practice and compounded results.

Hey community I'm taking some much needed downtime for the next few days. A little hiking, a little outdoors, and hopefully lots of good food and sleep. I encourage you to set aside time to rest as well. When I get back, I'll have some new Q&As set up in the calendar, and other opportunities for you to connect! See you soon!

Use this link to join - looking forward to seeing you on the chat! Come with all your questions about emotional mastery, anger, anxiety, communication and problem-solving!

Hey everyone! Join me live on June 8th at 2pm EST for a Q and A session. Bring your burning questions - what do you want to know? Types of questions I'll be ready to answer: 1. Emotions - how to recognize them and to "label them" 2. Questions about righteous vs. selfish emotional responses 3. Let's talk communication! All questions about how to say ____________ assertively and safely - I'm here for it. 4. Anything around self-regulation and anger resolution. I'm looking forward to this first live! Will you be joining us?

I haven't posted much this week because I have been away doing hard things and first things. It is my first time traveling alone with my brother. My first time to Jamaica where I have not stayed in my parents' home. This hasn't been a trip for fun, but we are finding fun where we can. Mixing a business meeting with Devon House ice cream, hitting the pool instead of going to the beach. Laughing over foolishness and making others laugh too. Eating honestly Jamaican food every night and searching for the perfect beef patty (Devon House for the win). Yesterday was my late mom's birthday. And we were in her and my dad's house doing hard things. I told my brother that this thing we're doing for dad is a "great sadness", but I am also profoundly grateful that we are able to stand in his place to make decisions on his behalf. I'm grateful for the many lessons I have learned on this trip, and thankful for the gifts we've been given while here, even if we didn't get to do all the things we wanted to. The point of this post? Treasure your loved ones when they are with you. Live responsibly. Trust the right people. Make things easy when you can - for yourself and others. Be a blessing whenever you can, wherever you can. Life is too short - so live to the fullest. I will be back next week and I look forward to sharing more insights with you! #musings #gratitude