When emotions are at the core of your work (Hello, American-trained actors) it can be fairly common to run into an emotional experience that can upend your daily life.

Don’t panic.

Your emotions (yes, even the big ones) are not the enemy. You don’t need to suppress, exchange or ignore that big experience. In fact, doing so could lead you to unhealthy coping mechanisms and risky behaviors (see damn near every story of famous artists who died young). Instead, embrace and acknowledge the big feeling while also looking around for the companion experiences that helped you pull through.

Your spark. Your hope. Your inner fire. Your self-love. These will be your port in the storm, every time.

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