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Anger gets a bad reputation, yet it is one of the most useful emotions you have. It signals that something feels unfair, unsafe, or out of alignment with your values. When anger is ignored or pushed down, it tends to leak out as sarcasm, irritability, or shutdown.

We often think of exercise as a body goal. In therapy, I see it as a nervous system tool. Regular physical activity signals safety to the brain, steadies the stress response, and builds a felt sense of capability. You do not need a gym membership or perfect routines. Small, repeatable bouts of movement can shift mood, improve clarity, and support sleep.