Hey everyone (Americans), a reminder that this week and last week were really intense for mental health because our feelings is safety are threatened. Anger and grief are inevitably coming up right now.

Here's how to handle emotional triggers. (next tweet)

The first thing to know is that your emotions are not in your mind. They are in your body.

So find 10 minutes and sit, close your eyes and scan your body for any fluttering, tension or pain.

When you find it, focus on it -- kindly. Try to picture what it looks like.

As you get mental images of those fluttering/tense/blocked places, they will move around. It's okay. You just need to observe them. Don't push them away.

If you're a high-achieving person, there's a chance that you may not have practice at naming your emotions and identifying them. Here's a helpful practice from Jonice Webb's Running on Empty.

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Also, I'm not your mom but I am a Cancer so here's your reminder to check in that you're eating a few vegetables, because it is a key way to nurture yourself in times of stress and it's what your inner child needs -- regular, balanced meals