Today I've cherry-picked some vocabulary gems to share with you.

🟢take it out on (me) = to treat someone badly when you are angry, even though it is not their fault = срывать свою злость на мне
🟢keep anger in check = to control or manage anger = держать гнев под контролем
🟢sass = to talk to someone in a rude way = дерзить, пререкаться
🟢say or do something in the heat of the moment = to say or do it without thinking because you are very angry = сгоряча
🟢keep your temper = to succeed in staying calm and not becoming angry = сдерживать свой нрав
🟢snap at smn = to speak irritably or abruptly to someone = огрызаться на ... , срываться на ...
🟢scream at smn at the top of your lungs/scream your head off = to shout very loudly = кричать во всю глотку
🟢grin and bear it = to accept something bad without complaining = скрываться свои переживания за улыбкой
🟢let off steam = to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings = выпустить пар
🟢check-in with yourself = to pay attention to how you feel emotionally, mentally, and physically = свериться с собой
🟢give me the silent treatment = to refuse to speak to me because someone is angry with me = демонстративно молчать, играть в "молчанку"
🟢suppress anger = to hold back or hide your anger = подавить гнев
🟢beef about ... = to complain a lot about ... = жаловаться, ворчать
🟢stir up anger = to provoke anger = разжигать гнев
🟢hold a grudge = to maintain a persistent feeling of resentment or anger toward someone due to a past offense or hurt = затаить обиду

Share with us: How do you deal with outbursts of anger (вспышки гнева)? Do you keep your temper or just snap at people in the heat of the moment?

Don't let your anger get the better of you!

👉 Let's dive into Part 3, where we'll continue our journey of self-discovery. Grab your journal, find a quiet place, and let's explore the next steps in your shadow work.

Just in case:
Part 1 Shadow Work
Part 2 Shadow Work

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🤨 Ever felt the sting of the green-eyed monster? Dive into the article to unravel the truths about jealousy.

Vocab:

🟢unruly beast = непокорный, непослушный зверь
🟢use it to your advantage = использовать в своих интересах
🟢do a handstand = делать стойку на руках
🟢a teensy bit jealous = немного (a little bit)
🟢outshine smn = затмить, превзойти
🟢a fight-or-flight response = реакция "бей или беги"
🟢a spike in blood pressure = cкачок артериального давления
🟢sweep emotions under the carpet = прятать эмоции
🟢creep in to relationship = проникнуть в отношения незаметно
🟢self-worth hinges on others = cамооценка зависит от других
🟢coercive = принудительный, насильственный
🟢your lot = судьба, доля, участь
🟢erode your peace of mind = разрушать твой душевный покой
🟢our mental health takes a beating = наше психическое здоровье страдает
🟢research backs up the fact that … = исследования подтверждают факт, что…
🟢fear of abandonment = страх быть покинутым
🟢produce a positive outcome = привести к положительному результату
🟢be the wake-up call = быть сигналом к действию
🟢nurture our relationships = укреплять наши отношения
🟢be complacent = быть самодовольным
🟢a spirit of competition may keep you on your toes = соревновательный дух может поддерживать тебя в тонусе
🟢obsess over sth = зацикливаться на чем-то
🟢rein in your jealousy = обуздать/укротить
🟢unfounded feelings = необоснованные чувства
🟢a barrage of = шквал (a great number of)

A Virus Called Fear is a documentary that explores the psychological and societal effects of fear and how it can be used to manipulate and control people. The documentary looks at the history of fear and how it has shaped human behavior throughout the ages. It discusses how fear can be a natural and adaptive response to danger, but also how it can become irrational and destructive when it is exacerbated or manipulated by outside forces.

✍️ Share your thoughts: Is fear ingrained in our DNA for survival or shaped by our experiences and environment?

🫣 Let's embark on a journey into the depths of fear and read an informative article!

In this article you'll discover:

⏺The science of fear
⏺The intricacies of the fight-or-flight response
⏺The genetic roots of fear
⏺What happens in the brain when you're plagued by fear
⏺The anatomy of fear
⏺The strategies and therapies used to retrain the brain's response to phobia

Vocab:

🟢Your heart starts racing = сердце начинает бешено колотиться
🟢Alert = бдительный, осторожный
🟢You’ve been meaning to do it = вы давно собирались это сделать
🟢Dread = страх, ужас
🟢Go to great lengths = приложить максимум усилий
🟢Traumatic event = травматичное событие
🟢Be wary of (climbing) = опасаться, остерегаться
🟢Goosebumps = мурашки
🟢Butterflies in your stomach = "бабочки в животе" (чувство волнения, тревоги или возбуждения перед чем-то важным или волнительным)
🟢Innate reflex = врожденный рефлекс
🟢Passed down through generations = передается из поколения в поколение
🟢It stands to reason that ... = совершенно ясно, что ...
🟢Plagued by fear = охваченный страхом
🟢Digestive disorder = расстройство пищеварения
🟢Disrupt the metabolism = нарушить метаболизм
🟢Elevate levels of cortisol = повышать уровень кортизола
🟢Day in, day out = изо дня в день
🟢A viable option = приемлемый вариант

Fear is an Illusion | Frank Shamrock | TEDxSugarLand

Key takeaways:

🟡Fear only has power over you when you don't share it. Knowing you're not alone in your fears is empowering.
🟡Fear starts to control our lives when we don't understand it. Identifying and acknowledging fears are crucial steps to overcoming them.
🟡Having someone who believes in you can help overcome fear.
🟡Break fears down into rational components. Question if the fear is justified and reasonable to move past it.
🟡Memories and fears can be reframed. You can replace any image in your brain and add new memories, turning fear into a superpower.

It's disheartening (удручающе) how sometimes the pain we experience isn't met with understanding. You might have been told, "If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about." But the truth is, your tears are never a weakness. They're a release, a language your heart speaks when words fail. Your emotions are valid, and it's okay to express them without the fear or judgment.

Let's read an article and talk about sadness!

Vocab:

🟢shed a tear = пустить слезу
🟢a silent sob = тихое рыдание
🟢ponder = обдумывать, размышлять
🟢press mute on your emotions/mute your emotions = заглушить наши эмоции
🟢outward expression of emotions = внешний проявление эмоций
🟢console her = утешить
🟢a wailing woman = рыдающая женщина
🟢spill out your feelings = выплеснуть чувства
🟢get misty-eyed = на глаза наворачиваются слёзы
🟢hold back tears = cдерживать слезы
🟢keep our feelings/wants/needs under wraps = держать чувства/желания/потребности в тайне
🟢process feelings = проживать чувства
🟢tear up = разрыдаться
🟢talk it through = обсудить

Share with us: are you more likely to opt for a silent sob when no one can witness your sadness or cry in front of other people?

👉 Ready for Part 4? Part 4 of our self-discovery series is here in the comments! Don't forget to share your impressions!

Just in case:
Part 1 Shadow Work
Part 2 Shadow Work
Part 3 Shadow Work

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