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How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Tony FioreFour Ways to Deal with a Passive-aggressive Person - by Tony Fiore- Anger Management Class - Three Ways Automatic Thinking Fuels Anger - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesOne thing an anger management class should help you to understand is that we all use mental shortcuts that oftentimes are very helpful, but sometimes end up fooling us into misunderstanding a situation and getting angry because of it. What do I mean by mental shortcut? Well, if you really had ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Five Tips for Fighting Fairly - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Sharon MikrutLet's face it, everyone engages in an altercation or fight at some point in their life. It can be with a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or coworker. The important thing to remember is that no one wins in a fight. If people are yelling at each other, they are not listening to each ...
Views: 1676 - Top 5 Thinking Errors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Harry BassettWe all make mistakes in our thinking, especially when we're deeply convinced that something we believe in is true. These errors often reinforce that opinion, making it hard for us to change our minds or even consider any alternative viewpoint. Students of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy know ...
Views: 5749(3 votes) - How to Think Before You Speak - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranIf you’ve ever responded impulsively to a person or situation that triggered your anger, you’re familiar with the feeling of regret or guilt that followed your outburst. Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Damage is done as soon as the words leave your lips. At best, the other person may ...
Views: 6204 - Casa Bonka - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Sally MarksI recently went on a road trip along the Pacific Coast. I was awed by the majestic Redwoods that stood like proud titans protecting our nation’s sacred lands and wildlife. While driving along the highway with towering trees on either side of the road, CB, my nature-loving spouse, remarked it ...
Views: 2720(1 vote) - Self-Compassion - More Powerful Than Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererWhat one single trait has been found to be healthier than self-esteem? Which trait has been shown to lead to more resiliency than self-esteem? What trait turns down the volume on negative emotions like guilt and self-loathing following a huge mistake? Self-Esteem Is NOT the Answer We Thought ...
Views: 5833(3 votes) - The Shift to Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerWe always have a choice, in every given moment, to be, act and communicate in whatever way we do, however, most of the time we do it unconsciously. We’ve heard it, read it or have said it many times…kids don’t come with a manual and we all do the best we can with what we know! It appears ...
Views: 2548(3 votes) - Don’t Lose Your Face Value…Just Chill - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheJust like any coin with a face on it, our own faces—indeed, our identities—have what is called a “face value.” When people see us they form opinions, feelings and sometimes even judgments. Most people will not make such a judgment upon first meeting us. However, when there is an altercation ...
Views: 2304 - If You Want to Be Happy, Try To Ignore the Little Things - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheIf you want to be happy in life, it is best to enjoy the little things, while also ignoring the little things. That sounds confusing at first, but let’s discuss what we mean. Life is full of problems, as you well know. However, we must stand back from ourselves sometimes and admit that what we ...
Views: 5190(1 vote) - How Self Control Can Play Important Role In Anger Management? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheThe most important part of anger management is self control. A lack of self-control can bring about heavy fits of anger, and these unrestrained outbursts can easily destroy a person’s happy life. Unfortunately, we live in a world that’s far from perfect. All sorts of things can cause us ...
Views: 1987 - Are you Gaining Weight Because Of Uncontrolled Anger? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheIs it true that uncontrolled anger can lead to weight gain? Studies have taken place on this issue, from such highly regarded sources as the American Heart Association. Though initial studies have focused on teenagers, all ages are at risk for excessive weight gain directly resulting from ...
Views: 2281 - The Secret You Need To Know About The Secret - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dean A. BanksWhen the movie The Secret became a big hit several years ago it planted a seed in the mass consciousness that we can all create our individual reality from our imagination. After releasing the genie out of the bottle, so to speak, many people began wishing and focusing on the physical objects ...
Views: 2643(6 votes) - Affirmations for Letting Go of the Past and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsHolding resentments against others is like swallowing poison and expecting the other person to get sick. We are only hurting ourselves. Often we hold resentments because we don't think the other person "deserves" to be forgiven. We seem to have the mistaken belief that somehow by holding ...
Views: 10672(2 votes) - I Didn't Order That! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Janet PfeifferI admire women who return to school in midlife. Mothers, wives and business women who volunteer and care for their elderly parents, their days are already filled to capacity, their lives overflowing with responsibilities. Yet they seek out the best colleges with the most stringent requirements ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - How to Manage Fear and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsEmotions are quite literally our feelings. We feel them in our bodies. Sometimes we feel an emotion as a tingle, we can feel our bodies overheat and blood rush to our faces when we are embarrassed, we can feel muscular tension when we are angry or afraid, our hearts start to beat faster. But ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - So! I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Hoot HootenSo – I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? By Claude “Hoot” Hooten aka: Brad Edwards Believe it or not, when we drunks finally quit drinking, we're angry. I remember thinking, "alright, I'm not drinking, what else do they want?" "I was giving up all the ...
Views: 16027 - 7 STEPS TO OVERCOMING BURNOUT AND ANGER - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Anna AparicioBeing a woman in today’s society can be extremely fulfilling, but also challenging at the best of times. We know we should feel lucky and grateful after how far we’ve come in history. Yet, a lot of us may have taken on more that we can chew... After working hard for years, many of us are ...
Views: 4019(5 votes) - "Anger with an Angle": Is Your Child Using Anger to Control You? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanHave your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a phase or a behavior that will “just go away on its own.” Read on to discover 5 things you can do to stop your child from using “Anger with an Angle” today. Anger ...
Views: 3533(8 votes) - Develop A Belief System That Works For You - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from John De LonghiIt is interesting to note that most of society is free. There is a percentage of the populous that is incarcerated for crimes against society. So too, are there people who live in political cultures that do not value the freedom of its' people. Nevertheless, the majority of the people in the ...
Views: 2139(2 votes) - Ten Ways To Use Anger To Build Confidence and Succeed - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondLouis shock turns to disbelief and anger The world caved in on Louis when his girlfriend of three years ditched him, complaining he was ‘too needy!’ Louis had been the devoted boyfriend and caretaker. He did whatever she asked no matter what the cost to him. He cut out his friends and family. ...
Views: 5850(1 vote) - Angry Child? Fix the Behavior, Not the Feelings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents make the mistake of assuming that since their child’s behavior is connected to their feelings, fixing the feelings will fix the behavior. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s critical for parents to understand that processing your child’s feelings while they ...
Views: 3571(6 votes) - Domestic and Workplace Violence - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Peter StoneWhen are people going to get real? When society reads in the newspaper or catches on local news channels the headlines: Murder-Suicide, Domestic Abuse Homicide, or Workplace Violence, they are intrigued out of the common interest that everyone has been frustrated in a relationship at home, ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - The Intervention - Response Letter - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysThis letter was written in response to a bogus intervention, as chronicled in the post "The Betrayal." What I did to deal with my anger is written in the post "Anger Contract." My sponsor in one of the 12 step programs, after finding out the details of the night the group took me to ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - The Anger Contract - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Dan L. HaysThis Anger Contract was my response to the events chronicled in my previous post, "The Betrayal." A bogus Intervention had been done to me, and had forced me to get in touch with deep anger that I had been trying to release for several years. I knew I needed to do something radical to handle ...
Views: 4280(2 votes) - Healing My Anger - Defusing a Time Bomb - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysFor many years, I would have told you that yes, there was drinking in my house while I was growing up, but I got out just fine, and it didn’t really affect me. Then when I was in my early ‘30s, I started to see signs that such was not the case. I worked for a time with a prison ministry, ...
Views: 2391(4 votes) - Three Attributes of Someone Slow to Anger - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Greg BakerThe key to control of your anger is to be slow to anger. No one can turn anger on and off like a light switch. But having a very, very long fuse is the key to anger management. There are three attributes that are common, however, to someone that is slow to anger. GRACIOUS People who have ...
Views: 7689(3 votes) - How To Eliminate Anger in Three Minutes - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from David SamuelFor those of you who know me and my views on ‘weekend enlightenment workshops’ you will be appropriately shocked by the title of this article, and even more shocked to know that I believe this to be true. The three minutes are spent in reading this article, which if understood, will in fact ...
Views: 2305(1 vote) - Handling Criticism - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Greg BakerPeople will criticize you for all sorts of reasons. And if you take any sort of stand, good or bad, you will be criticized for it. But how you deal with it is a key to retaining sanity and an even disposition through life. I pastor a Church. I have my own opinions about God, religion, ...
Views: 3109(1 vote) - Anger Management: Dealing Kids With Bad Temper - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDealing with kids who have bad temper is one of the difficult tasks that parents or teachers can do. Many people said that it's better to get by with adults because they already know what is right and wrong. No need for you to explain and they can recognize their mistake. But how about kids? ...
Views: 1139 - Some Easy Ways Of Controlling Anger - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAnger could be brought about by other internal or external agents. It could come about as the outcome of a quarrel or a fight, a bout with a boss, a traffic jam, or even a past memory of a hurt or grudge could cause anger. According to certain health and wellness experts, anger can be defined as ...
Views: 848 - Clearing Anger and Resentment - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Michelle MayurRecently I was sitting in my parked car waiting to collect my daughter from her drama lesson when an obviously angry woman in a small car tried several times to back into the space in front of me, which was easily long enough for a large car. I noted she had little skill in parking after several ...
Views: 2656 - Remove Anger and Resentment from Your Life with the Squash and Release Technique - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Cassandra LeeLet me just say this, I am a woman that can hold onto resentment! When I feel I have been wronged, I will form a “frosty” attitude that not even a polar bear could stand it! In recent times, however, first-hand experience has taught me that holding onto anger or wrapping myself in a ...
Views: 5553(7 votes) - Dealing With The Unavoidable Workplace Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome workplace conflict if only viewed favorably and in a positive manner could be healthy and an opportunity for one’s business and also for each of us to bring about some positive change in our lives! It is just about how we perceive things. Nevertheless, it’s a whole different story when ...
Views: 991(2 votes) - Oppositional Defiant Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Jim JanowiakOppositional Defiant Disorder Treatment is most often a combination of behavior therapy for the child, family therapy with the parents, siblings and the problem child, and additional parental training for the adults. Another available treatment sometimes included is the often controversial ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Anger Friend or Foe? or Anger Management or Decreasing Anger - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganAnger: Friend or Foe? Anger management or Decreasing anger Is anger an uncomfortable emotion for you? Do you tend to deny and repress it because you have been socialized to believe it is not good to be angry? Emotions are neither good nor bad they just exist and you do not have control ...
Views: 1400(5 votes) - Dealing With Other People's Anger - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Greg BakerThere is a very revealing verse in the Bible that helps define the psychology of an angry person. Proverbs 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: The warning is very poignant. Angry people are exceptionally difficult to deal with. But for many ...
Views: 4157(3 votes) - The Relationship Between Fear And Anger - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Greg BakerOur greatest fears are the result of what we do not understand. Our minds have the capacity to create the worst scenario possible for a given situation. This creates fear. Fear, more often than not, creates anger. Fear of the unknown is akin to the fear of loss. When we don’t understand ...
Views: 4698(2 votes) - Anger Management: Knowing Your Own Temper - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt is needless to say that anger exists in every human being. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we can't avoid this feeling. All people get angry. But the question is that how can we avoid being temperamental ones. Do we have to keep off from the things that makes us angry? What if those things ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - What Are You Mirroring? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Stacey CurnowAnne Lamott once wrote, "The great good news is that we're not all crazy at the same time." The thing is that my clients often tell me that they and their partners are always crazy at the same time. And this does, in fact, make sense because we all have "mirror neurons" in our brains. Mirror ...
Views: 1267(12 votes) - The 5 Best Tips to Manage Anger Problems in Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangMost anger management techniques do not help. After teaching communication skills for almost ten years, here are insider secret ways most communication and relationship trainers don't even know to help you control anger. 1. What Anger is Really Saying Though this article is about ...
Views: 1669 - Express Yourself--it's Okay to be Angry!!! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Jacqueline FairbrassOver the past 18 years I have had a private practice working in and teaching holistic health care, which gives me quite a bit of experience in working with people. One of the things I would like to share with you is how often I meet clients and /or students who have difficulty expressing their ...
Views: 3088(5 votes) - Are you pinching your flow of abundance?: 4 kink-relieving techniques - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWe live in a society that values “being in control”. Take the mirror image and you find rage…everywhere: home, office, road, airplane, and premenstrual rage; you name it, it probably already exists. You cannot have one – in this case, being in control – without the other – that is, being out of ...
Views: 1677(4 votes) - No More Stress - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Willie HortonMost people will always find something to stress them out – their job, their boss, their financial situation, their husband, their wife, their boyfriend or girlfriend, their teenage children, their health, their golf, their holidays! I have one client who telephoned my one day a few years back ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Five Ways To Use Anger as a Positive Motivating Tool - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAnger makes Zane protest and refuse to work hard Zane was furious when he didn’t get his pay raise. He remembered all the times his boss gave him signs that his efforts would be rewarded. Was that a dream? Did he misread the signals? How could he be so easily fobbed off with a few sweet ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Forgiveness – Why should I forgive? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tracey BurchardAs kids, we generally learn that forgiveness is just a word that you say. When you forgive, it’s like letting the other person off the hook. They say they’re sorry and you hug and make up. But what does that really do? Do we feel differently? Does that make the hurt go away? Generally ...
Views: 2613 - Talk of Tigers/The Tiger Unveiled - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysTalk of Tigers (Written March 9, 1990) "Tell me about your tiger," she said. They were at the zoo, standing in front of the tiger cage. A huge, restless Bengal tiger paced back and forth the length of the cage. His eyes looked devoid of life, cold, neutral. The huge paws silently padded up ...
Views: 1712(4 votes) - Extinguish Your Burning Anger - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from James LeGrandAnger is a toxic poison we willingly serve to ourselves. We think that by holding on to our anger that we are somehow punishing those that have wronged us in the past. In truth, we hurt ourselves over and over again by holding on to past experiences and angry emotions. Anger, like stress, is ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - Angry? Overwhelmed? Flooded? 10 ways to tell if someone needs to cool off! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixI have talked about getting people to listen, time outs and the rules of engagement. Today I am going to give you ten signs that the person you are talking to is flooded or overwhelmed and if they don’t calm down there may be trouble. They are at least not listening to you. Some of these you ...
Views: 5054(4 votes) - Rules of Engagement for Adult Time-Outs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixWhy Do We Need Time-Outs? When your heart rate gets above about 100 beats per minute we as humans loose the capacity to think rationally with some exceptions: Athletes, soldiers, doctors, police, firefighters and the like are trained to handle situations where they have to function in high ...
Views: 5774(2 votes) - Take Control of the Thoughts that are Controlling You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James HendrixWe all have thoughts that seem to take on a life of their own in our heads. For some of us they are negative, destructive thoughts that have been with us since childhood. Dad may have called you bird legs or a teacher in frustration said you were stupid. What they said not only stuck but was ...
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