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When people think about methods of healing, the use of humor is not a common response. But using comedy as a form of healing would be the motto for late comedian, Robin Willaims. From a young age, Williams would be subject to bullying from children in his class. “There were times when I was in tears and I didn’t want to go back to school. But I did” quoted Williams (Browne, 2014). The at the time, aspiring comedian used laughter to ease his pain. Williams often struggled with bouts of depression, and a coat of laughter helped him forget his troubles. Williams realized this method of coping was not just beneficial to just himself. He used comedy not only as a way to heal himself but also to heal those around him. Driving away the agony with comedy.

Browne. (2014, August 11). Robin Williams: The Triumphant Life and Painful Final

Days of a Comedic Genius. Rolling Stones.

https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/robin-williams-death-suicide-2014-cove

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Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgement. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of meditation that uses a mantra to settle thoughts in the mind and direct your attention to a restful state because of the effect it has on brain functioning.  Bob Roth the executive director of the David Lynch Foundation has taught Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, and Lena Dunham how to use Transcendental Meditation. “Helps successful people remain at a high level of functioning and think innovatively”. “Singer Katy Perry has released more than nine #1 songs in the last ten years, positioning herself as one of the top pop stars in the world. Living on the road can be stressful so Katy learned how to practice Transcendental Meditation and she taught her road crew.” (8 Highly Successful CEOs and Celebrities Who Practice Meditation: Everyday Health8 Highly Successful CEOs and Celebrities Who Practice Meditation | Everyday Health)

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Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born in Hayward, California. He moved around frequently as a child, to places in California, New Zealand, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. This created a lot of stress early in life. At age 17 he was arrested numerous times for fighting, theft, and check fraud. One day a high school teacher inspired him to play football, he found that he had a talent on the field. He soon earned a full scholarship to the top football college, the University of Miami. He played football for the University of Miami with the desire of going professional, yet he was unsuccessful in the NFL draft because he tore his shoulder and had numerous different injuries. He started playing for the Canadian Football League but was cut after several months. After being cut from the team he traveled back to Miami with only $7 in his pocket. At that time, he realized he wanted so much more in life.

Dwayne soon turned to wrestling, appearing in the WWE against the Brooklyn Brawler in Texas. After a couple more matches, including a label group win with Bart Sawyer, the WWE marked him under the name Flex Kavana. After a year, he joined The Nation of Domination and took initiative, and started calling himself The Rock.

Dwayne Johnson is a perfect example of having a growth mindset because throughout his life at an early age he struggled with a lot of stress and stayed in trouble with the law. He decided to turn his life around and started playing football. Even after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Miami and not getting drafted, he did not let that stop him. Still wanting more for himself, He kept a positive mindset and used his abilities to put his energy into something else, and stayed dedicated to becoming successful.

References

Chang, Rachel. “10 Things You May Not Know About Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.” Biography, 7 June 2021, www.biography.com/news/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-facts.

Foy, Chris. “Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Discussing His Mental Health.” FHE Health – Addiction & Mental Health Care, 4 June 2020, fherehab.com/learning/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-mental-health.

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Taraji Penda Henson studied acting at Howard University with being pregnant with her son at 16 she managed to still be a mother and follow her dreams. After several small guest appearances on television shows ( Such as “Sister Sister” )  which she starred in at 26 trying to play a 15 year old.

Taraji break out role was her movie with Tyrese Gibson ( Baby Boy ). Struggling with mental health and rage people didn’t think she would make it in the industry as an actress. She went through depression and anxiety trying to figure out who she wanted to be and trying to understand herself in the process.

The actress uses meditation before she starts her day. when she becomes upset and unable too meditate, she often uses a calming inhaler. the NAACP Academy award winner wanted to make things better and became an advocate for mental health and finding peace with being okay and being able to say your not okay when it’s needed.

Taraji has an metacognition mind because instead of trying to struggle with her anger and depression she wanted to understand why she was so angry and upset. Understand she had to go into a process of therapy and self checkin to be a better person. when she discovered that meditation works, she was able to use it everyday.
References
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/actor/taraji-henson Published by Bio edits, 2015

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/taraji-p-henson-mental-health-foundation-anxiety-stress-youth/  Published by Lindsey Benoit O’Connell, 2019