Sometimes, when we feel angry or upset, it can feel like a big storm inside us. This article will help you learn how to calm down those strong feelings using a fun idea called the “inner monster.” Let’s see how characters like Common, Elmo, and Colbie Caillat teach us to manage these emotions.
The inner monster is a way to think about the big feelings we have when we’re mad or sad. Common explains that this monster can make us feel really upset, and sometimes we might do things we don’t mean to. Elmo adds a funny growl to show how strong these feelings can be.
To help our inner monster feel better, we need to learn how to calm ourselves. The characters share a simple trick called belly breathing. This is a way to use our breath to feel more peaceful.
Colbie Caillat sings a song to help us remember this. The words “Belly breathe” remind us to use our breath to feel better.
Common tells us that even when the mad monster shows up, we can change that anger into something good. By doing belly breathing, we can find the “monster love” inside us and feel like ourselves again.
Learning to handle our feelings is important for feeling happy and healthy. With the help of Common, Elmo, and Colbie Caillat, we see how breathing can calm our inner monsters. By practicing belly breathing, we can manage our emotions better and find our calm again.
