If you struggle with anger, taking the time to measure your angry outbursts can be a helpful tool. Anger has such a negative reputation because of the way people react when this emotion surfaces. I often tell clients that anger is a signal that flashes across our lives to indicate that something is happening which may be very important in that one moment in time.
When Anger Masks Anxiety
When anger masks underlying anxiety, attacking anxiety can accelerate success. Skill building gives us the ability to interrupt escalating anxiety.
Three Ways to Challenge Your Aggressive Behaviors
Aggressive behavior is a style of expressing one’s feelings and needs in a way that violates the rights of others. This pattern of behavior will often generate fear in others and alienate them from the aggressor. An individual with a pattern of aggressive behavior will blame others instead of taking accountability for their actions.
Anger Danger
“To recognize that my upsets come from myself is the first step to remedying them.” — Anthony De Mello Anger is a powerful emotion that can often lead to undesirable behaviors and regretful interactions. Like many of our emotions, they tend to arise uninvited and take over our headspace. Oftentimes, … Read More
What is your anger telling you?
Anger can feel protective, but it’s usually a sign of deeper emotions like sadness, hurt, and shame. Lashing out can be destructive.
What happens when you flip your lid?
What happens in your brain when you flip your lid? When powerful emotions take over, you lose the ability to reason and respond effectively.
What is causing your anger?
When these emotions get compounded over time, it makes it challenging to become aware of what is causing anger.
Couples: How to Handle Your Anger – The Art of a Time-Out
For couples, anger can become troublesome in your relationship if it’s not handled in a healthy way and time-outs aren’t appropriately taken.
