Big feelings, overwhelm, distraction, and anxious thoughts are not just things children experience - they’re part of everyday life for parents, business owners, salon owners, and anyone trying to manage a busy mind. In this episode of Coffee with Carissa, I sit down with Jayden for a gentle and honest conversation about feelings, emotions, worry, sadness, focus, forgetfulness, and what helps when our thoughts start running away from us. Together, we talk about how big emotions can show up, how the brain can jump into future worries, and why it is so important to pause, question our thoughts, and come back to what is actually happening right now. In this episode, we talk about: 💜Simple ways to calm down when emotions feel overwhelming 💜Why lists, support, and small grounding tools matter when your brain feels busy 💜How emotional awareness supports parenting, business ownership, and leadership 💜Why talking about your feelings can make them easier to manage 💜How big feelings can affect both kids and adults 💜Why anxious thoughts often jump into the future 💜The reality of distraction, forgetfulness, and needing reminders This conversation is a reminder that managing emotions is part of managing life and business. Whether you are leading a team, handling client expectations, trying to stay organised - or carrying the pressure of being responsible for everyone else… Learning to notice your thoughts and regulate your emotions can make a real difference. Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Big feelings and bad days 00:01:10 The zone colors explained 00:02:00 Worrying about the future 00:03:20 Question your own thoughts 00:04:20 What helps before bed 00:05:40 How to beat a forgetful brain ✨About Carissa Hill✨ Carissa Hill is an Australian entrepreneur, salon growth strategist, and social media advertising expert - helping salon owners make thousands more per week using Facebook and Instagram ads. Carissa started her first business - a home tanning and hair extension studio - at 21. By 25, she had grown it into 5 salon locations running without her. Since then, she has helped over 4,000 women grow their businesses - through salon marketing strategy, Facebook ads, Instagram ads, boosted posts, and high-converting social media systems. If you’re a hair or beauty business owner who wants more bookings, higher revenue, and a scalable salon marketing strategy, Carissa shows you exactly how to make it happen. - ✨Follow & DM Carissa on Instagram for personal advice, tips, and strategies✨ https://www.instagram.com/carissahillcoach - ✨Join the free Coffee With Carissa community to grow your salon✨ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DoPg2PsTP/ - ✨Check out Carissa’s website for more tools, trainings, and resources✨ https://carissa-hill.com
