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As 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: 2764
We have all had the feeling of being angry at some time in our lives. This anger can range anywhere from being mildly irritated to experiencing out of control rage. Whatever the case, it is important to understand that anger is quite normal. In fact it is a very healthy human emotion when ... Views: 2742
Kodi put his legs up and switched on the television. Checking out of his life by jumping into a hilarious reality show was just what the doctor ordered. Two minutes later Ciana sat by him and asked how he fared in his Engineering seminar.
“ It was fine.” Kodi replied to shut it down.
“ Did ... Views: 2741
If you feel angry, you have two ordinary alternatives. You can suppress anger or you can express it, right? If the situation allows, you express anger. And if the situation doesn’t allow, you suppress anger. Either you are forcing the energy of anger outwards to the person insulting you or you ... Views: 2735
It’s not uncommon to hear or read of workplace instances where talented employees "lose it!" Workplace anger has been on the rise recently with variances of behavior from throwing the copier out the 5th story window to yelling at the security guard when the office key card does not work. When ... Views: 2726
We all encounter angry people in every walk of life. Some will confront them, others avoid them like the plague. There are times when either approach is acceptable. I do not like drama. However, I am concerned about others when they appear upset. And I am very knowledgeable as to how to help ... Views: 2721
If you have a child that seems to excel at everything he or she does in the academic realm then you are very lucky. This is not something that every parent is able to report when speaking about their children. There are times when children struggle in school. When this happens it can be very ... Views: 2704
We 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: 2699
If you often hear from your friends that you shouldn’t lash out as much as you do and that you should do something about your uncontrolled anger, than this post may just be what you were looking for.
As you may or may not be aware of, you can control your anger issues and save yourself from a ... Views: 2698
Conflict is the number one reason couples seek relationship advice and couples/marital counselling. When two people come together in a close relationship, "exposing" themselves emotionally and making themselves vulnerable with one another, it is inevitable that misunderstandings and conflict ... Views: 2693
Well, this is the final article of a three-part series on the role of anger in the occurrence and perpetuation of panic attacks and anxiety. In the first two installments we defined anger within two theoretical perspectives, and took a look at how anger presented in my life as an anxiety ... Views: 2684
This morning, March 22, 2011, Chris Brown made an appearance on Good Morning America to promote his new album F.A.M.E., which stands for “forgiving all my enemies,” he said. He quickly became uncomfortable and irritated by Robin Roberts as she interviewed him, barely probing into his past to ... Views: 2663
Each one of my children threw one temper tantrum in their lives. As with all toddlers, overwhelming frustration can lead to a meltdown of epic proportions. I was not the kind of mother who would wait patiently until them calmed down. Not me! I walked right up to them, grabbed their shoulders, ... Views: 2654
Dianetics is the science of the mind that goes over how your mind effects your life and your body in a negative way.
It goes over why it is you hold back yourself and restrain yourself thus causing depression, uncontrollable rage and fear of the unknown.
Your mind is the thing that holds ... Views: 2651
Have you been required to take an anger management course? What are such classes like?
These courses are not at all like some of the ways they are depicted in popular media. Anger management courses just teach basic life skills. With the help of a counselor participants learn how to ... Views: 2648
Why Do We Need Anger Management?
Is there more stress in our lives today than previously? Probably 8 out of 10 people, if asked this question, would reply "yes". Just last week I saw a tv news show talking about the fact that if you only worked a 60 hour week in some countries of the world ... Views: 2636
Jesus got angry. He was troubled by the many injustices he encountered while on Earth. At times, he expressed his dismay to those around Him. Anger, as with all emotions, has a place and purpose. But how does one know if there is too much anger in their lives? Here are ten warning signs to ... Views: 2627
Anger in mums is universal. If you were to ask any mother they would more often then not tell you that motherhood has brought up some unwanted anger issues.
Sometimes it feels as if anger creeps up on you from behind, and over silly things too. I mean how important is a bit of food up your ... Views: 2622
I have never really thought of myself as an angry person.I would always do whatever I could to try and help someone out,nor did I do anything that would hurt someones feelings,or I would try as hard as I could not to. Every month we struggle to get by but I really didn't complain. I was just ... Views: 2622
Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd like. When situations take an unfavorable turn, we become upset, frustrated, or angry. When others don't agree with us, live their life the way we think they should, or act in a manner we find disturbing, anger is a typical response. With the exception a ... Views: 2621
Letting go of anger is not easy. Anger seizes you like a demon has come to possess your mind. No matter how hard you try to resist it, it clings to every fiber of your being like glue. Despite knowing that you’re only torturing yourself, you continue doing it.
That’s the ghastly ... Views: 2620
Do you call your anger by another name, perhaps, upset, frustration, worry? We can associate anger issues with men, we can see the aggression and although women are capable of being physically aggressive too, it seems that we focus this rage inward. Anger is a valid emotion and failing to ... Views: 2616
Everyone seems to understand the destructive power of anger. That’s because everyone equates anger with aggressive behavior, and aggressive behavior hurts people. Once we are injured by someone who is angry, it is an easy next step to thinking it is the anger that injures us. Anger, however, is ... Views: 2597
Money Trouble, Stress, Fear, Can All Be Traced to a Habit You Have. End this Habit and For You There Will be Plenty of Money, Peace of Mind and a Bright Future
Want money? Want to get rid of your stress? Want to get free of all this negative news going on in the world today? What are you ... Views: 2594
The murder of 12 and wounding of 58 people at a theater in Aurora, CO is another national tragedy sparking debate on gun control. Based on my experience as a crime and violence prevention consultant, over the past 35 years, I see a need to share what I have learned about violence.
The seed ... Views: 2594
If someone wanted attention in the past, they would have had to be around people. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary; the only thing they need to do is to use social media.
It is then possible for them to receive attention for something that relates to their own life, or they can ... Views: 2593
They all complained about the daily gossip that ran rampant among them. Every one participated in it yet ironically no one could understand why they would be targeted. In the fifteen years I worked at the battered women's shelter, both staff and residents criticize those who engaged in rumors ... Views: 2589
Dear One,
This is the hardest newsletter I’ve ever felt called upon to write. Why? Because I wish I could share more unequivocally positive coming attractions for 2017 and beyond. So, I apologize in advance for not pulling my punches.
But, those of you who know me well personally ... Views: 2578
Everything in our lives is connected. The sun shines, and so flowers grow. The rain falls, and then trees can make leaves so the oxygen they produce can allow us to breathe. These connections are so seamless, we don't have to think about them in order for them to work. They just work. The same ... Views: 2574
The world has never been more instantly connected or more complex in any time in human history. Wherever you look people are scrambling to achieve freedom, recognition, or success. Everyone it seems is operating in a hurry and patience is rarely observed.
Along with this rush to betterment ... Views: 2564
by Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist
Every parent wants to protect their children, teach them to protect themselves, and help them redirect their own outbursts before they become dangerous and aggressive. We want to know that when our children become angry, we can discipline them ... Views: 2558
"It really works!" "Well, I'll be…!"
BJ like so many others in the workshop was astounded that a technique so simple could produce such an amazing result. You must try it. Next time your partner flares up in anger do this. In a very non-threatening calm and sincere tone of voice ... Views: 2558
Domestic violence goes far beyond the typical stories you hear so often in the news. It can involve a spouse, former spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, a child, parent or live-in partner. Hitting is but one aspect of domestic violence, a social issue across the globe that has a far-reaching impact. ... Views: 2548
For 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: 2536
I 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: 2530
“Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an Easy Button for life?” This question is the tag line to a TV commercial by the office supplies store, Staples.
The ad depicts people in various predicaments, including a bewildered boy called on by his teacher, a dad trying to change two babies’ diapers ... Views: 2514
Given the newness of intervention programs for disruptive physician behavior, there are few outcome studies relative to the effectiveness after programs for this client group. In the absence of research on aftercare programs for disruptive physicians similar program should be considered. ... Views: 2514
Like many fields of therapy that deal with emotional problems, anger on the surface seems to be nothing more than an exasperated emotion. A person gets mad and we assume either he has anger management issues or there was something legitimate that elicited the response.
Even in people who have ... Views: 2513
All sorts of things can trigger irritability in people, from minor traffic jams to major headaches. Everyone gets upset or annoyed sometimes. We all have lost our temper and reacted without thinking. We have succumbed to anger that drives us to say and do things we normally wouldn’t. And it is ... Views: 2512
You may not think that it is an easy transition from suffering and wallowing in your negative emotions to being at peace with positive feelings but if you could see what I see and knew what I know you would reach for your fork whenever you get upset. Tuning forks can assist in releasing the ... Views: 2495
Anger is a deep-seated emotion that can remain bottled up within a person for years, and maybe forever. Loving someone who has anger problems is often difficult to do. Living with an angry person is like an emotional roller coaster ride because you never know when they might explode. Does it ... Views: 2493
One of my clients complained that her boyfriend had an annoying habit of constantly chewing gum. It drove her crazy! "Aside from that, he's perfect." she exclaimed. "But how do I get him to stop? He knows it bugs me yet he continues to do it. He says he's not doing anything wrong and then ... Views: 2487
It is probably fair to say that the issue of sex and sexual relationships does not feature very heavily in the pecking order of emotional issues and emotional drives that tend to fuel an individual's alcoholism or addiction.
It is however a hugely important issue that often plays a crucial ... Views: 2485
We hear way too much about road rage and drivers with bad attitudes. Almost everyone spends some time – from minutes to hours on the roads or freeways every day. The majority of the people on the road are basically friendly folks just trying to get somewhere. Do we need to change our neutral or ... Views: 2470
Do you feel ashamed when you lash out at the people you love the most? Do you wish you could erase it for ever and be free of this beastly emotion? That’s because there is a taboo against feeling and expressing anger, particularly if done in a loud, over the top and explosive way. We don’t ... Views: 2468
Are you in control? Well let’s see… Are you trying to figure out what to do regarding bills, relationships, security, or something else? Are you irritable? Are you at your perfect weight? Are you in good health? Are you frustrated in some way? Are you sleeping peacefully at night? If you ... Views: 2467
Everyone wants to be beautiful, young, healthy, and fit. Available diets and workouts have no end. Yet, the most important diet has been overlooked—this is a diet that releases stress, lets you sleep soundly at night, reduces cravings, makes you feel young, and brings wonderful possibilities ... Views: 2464
“I Don’t Need Counseling!”
But, your teen says, "I don't need counseling!" or "There's nothing wrong with me!" or "People will think I'm crazy if they find out I am going to counseling!" Now what?
"I don't need counseling"
Answers:
- Give it three chances, then we can talk more ... Views: 2464
There are lots of resources online to assist with anger management. But how can you tell if some of the things you find online are actually helpful in controlling anger? While the range of good advice can vary quite a bit you’ll find that the vast majority of good anger management articles ... Views: 2453
They're like mosquitoes on a hot summer night - those irritating and annoying people. They can be found anywhere from our families or coworkers to drivers on the roadways to complete strangers we encounter while on vacation. Their quirky behaviors and annoying habits can ruin our day. Other ... Views: 2450