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This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anger Management. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Anger Management is Hale Dwoskin. Anger Management involve a system of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which one with excessive anger can reduce the ... Views: 1725
Anger can be one of the most destructive emotions of all. It can be harmful to your health, relationships and well-being. Taken to an extreme, it can cause you to do things you later regret or that have legal consequences. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage and reduce your anger. If ... Views: 1724
It doesn't take much to anger some people. Even the most innocent comments can cause some tempers to flare. Innocuous situations can be misinterpreted leading to screaming matches, cursing, or physical altercations. In an instant, violence can erupt where calm once existed and destruction of ... Views: 1722
The other day I was driving down a four lane road at about 3:00 in the afternoon. There was light traffic and I was in the right lane. All of a sudden this car cuts right in front of my as he swerves into my lane and THEN he hits his brakes. My first impulse was to get both of my hands ... Views: 1720
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Demonizing - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
Demonizing is a coping mechanism that we employ to painlessly process our fears. It is the act of projecting onto a person, situation or environment-separation. Any time we speak negatively of another person, situation or environment, we are claiming that this seemingly separate experience is ... Views: 1719
Many times people, in the heat of the moment, will say something, and then quickly upon realizing that it was inappropriate, try to stuff the words back in their mouth pleading that they did not mean that or they were just joking. The problem is that retraction is not possible.
If I asked ... Views: 1717
What is Anger?
Imagine at a molecular level chemicals being released into the blood stream from your adrenal gland which is immediately anterior to your kidneys. The adrenal gland in a very simplified discussion is responsible for the release of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine, the two ... Views: 1716
Teen anger takes many forms. It may be expressed as indignation and resentment, or rage and fury. It is the expression of teenage anger — the behavior — that we see. Some teens may repress their anger and withdraw; others may be more defiant and destroy property.
They will continue their ... Views: 1716
What causes anger and how is it managed effectively? The following article addresses these two principles concerns, themselves instrumental in learning to control one's anger. To this end, this article is helpful for anyone who gets angry from time to time or has difficulty understand their ... Views: 1714
What Is self-confidence? Self-confidence is that inner self-belief that makes you know you can do something or handle a certain situation correctly without doubt. Self-confidence is the act of knowing that you don't lack any necessary skill in order to successfully complete a task. It could be ... Views: 1711
Hows this for a head turner - the best anger management technique for some people may be to treat them for depression.
Depression, goes the old saying, is anger turned inward. In my experience, its just the opposite - anger is depression turned outward.
Where am I coming from? Well, ... Views: 1710
On an island in the sea there was a small village. In this village each person had a task to perform in accordance with their gift.
Jacob was a Sweep because he was good at cleaning up other people's messes.
Truman was a Boat Builder for he was good at calming the waters around him.
Alva's ... Views: 1710
With a dagger in your hand, or a loaded gun nearby….anger is particularly dangerous. It’s one thing to slam doors, throw plates or simply yell, scream or have a temper tantrum. It’s an altogether different level of concern when weapons are involved. Anger itself is not a dangerous emotion; it’s ... Views: 1706
Most people dread arguments, power struggles, and the silent treatment. Exploring and resolving differences are skills as important as the 3Rs and the skills least likely to be talked about. Avoiding pain doesn’t make it go away. Instead , when we explore conflict, we paradoxically experience ... Views: 1703
Getting the tools to help you wake up to a happier, more fulfilling life is so important these days, especially since we live such fast-paced, over stressed lives. I would like to describe tools that are easy to use and produce immediate results that help you resolve everyday problems with ... Views: 1702
Okay, so most people say that it's never good to keep in your anger, and you should find ways to release it. But sometimes, your anger is harder to be released. For example, you can't exactly punch a pillow or scream in the middle of the night after your boyfriend broke up with you by text. And ... Views: 1697
Ask almost anyone and they will tell you that they need more patience. And, as the joke goes, they need it NOW!
The big secret is we CAN have it now.
Whatever we think about, we attract
There is a law of the universe that operates on all fronts of life called the “law of attraction.” It ... Views: 1697
Wayne Dyer is a famous author and metaphysician. He has written many wonderful books on conscious thought, creation and not making excuses. He is a powerful and lovely man. I have met and worked with Wayne in person. My comments about how Wayne feels about anger need to be prefaced with; just ... Views: 1695
We 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: 1694
A sudden rush of overwhelming fear and anxiety, a panic attack can happen to anyone. When this happens too often and you are unable to manage, it can lead to other problems which can affect your normal life. Learn how you can manage panic attack symptoms and how you can prevent future attacks. ... Views: 1693
A sudden rush of overwhelming fear and anxiety, a panic attack can happen to anyone. When this happens too often and you are unable to manage, it can lead to other problems which can affect your normal life. Learn how you can manage panic attack symptoms and how you can prevent future attacks. ... Views: 1693
Let'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: 1692
People who are not able to effectively control their rage would do well to look into enrolling in an anger management class. Uncontrolled anger damages families, destroys relationships, and causes many far-reaching issues. Understanding what goes on these kinds of conditions is the first stage ... Views: 1690
When you blame you are usually fearful, angry or hurt. Blaming robs you of your ability to think clearly. Emotional awareness is the key to freeing yourself from the restrictions made by blaming.
Emotion is energy. It can be both constructive and destructive. A passion for the possible drove ... Views: 1689
Many times, anger courses are a legal requirement for people, usually offenders. The reasons for this are many. The offender could have been charged for domestic violence as a result of anger. It is worth noting that these classes are available for both men and women as part of legal ... Views: 1687
Are you always blowing your top? Do you spend too much time fantasizing about strangling your boss? Do you feel bad for yelling at your spouse and kids? Have you jumped out of your car on the highway? Have you had to leave your kid's soccer game because you have threatened the coach?
If you can ... Views: 1686
Dr. Romance writes:
Recent events have me thinking about political anarchy: riots, bombings, civil wars, threats, and other bad and dangerous behavior around the world. Politically, anarchy means obeying no laws. It’s frightening to watch a mob take over. Anarchy is the result of two things: ... Views: 1685
Anger management is the process of learning how to deal with anger in a positive way in order to avoid destructive behavior. Anger is a natural human emotion that can range from mild vexation to raging fury caused by internal or external factors. Some examples may be provocation by another ... Views: 1684
From the moment a child is born, the parent begins to worry: illnesses, the safety of vaccinations, best ways to discipline, foods that children are most likely to choke on when eating. It seems worry and parenting go hand and hand, much like peanut butter and jelly; you can’t have one without ... Views: 1684
How to Learn Something Important You Never Knew
What is more important to your personal success, knowing HOW to do what it takes to succeed, or WHY you want to succeed? Is it the skill-set or your motivation?
Are we talking about opinions or scientific research?
Does This Help
The ... Views: 1683
As a writer of personal development or self actualization articles, I find that I am often confronted with the remark: “If you know all this stuff, how come you aren’t perfect?”
Believe me; I make all kinds of mistakes in my life. I am about as far from perfect as anyone else. I have my ... Views: 1682
Most 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: 1682
My mother has always been an advocate of forgiveness. When I was a child she taught me early on to let go of being angry with people. If a friend hurt me she suggested that perhaps they didn't realize what they had done. If it was a family member, well, families don't hold grudges. And as ... Views: 1679
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: 1677
Anger is the unannounced visitor that keeps dropping by, again and again.
Some of us hide, hoping this troublesome guest will go away. Others of us let it take over, turning our home into a nightly rage-fest, one that leaves us even angrier, friendless and with the police on our doorstep. ... Views: 1677
One of my favorite authors, the late Dr. Wayne Dyer, once stated that "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." This seemed rather contradictory to the common belief that a peaceful state of existence is a destination we arrive at after traversing a righteous path. Wayne challenges us to ... Views: 1676
What is forgiveness?
Can I really forgive all those people who cut me off, bullied me, cheated on me, talked behind my back, physically assaulted me, judged met, or made me feel significantly less than?
Don't I owe it to the universe to balance the scales of justice? Shouldn't I take the ... Views: 1674
In order to free ourselves from the pain of anger and resentment we need to be able to forgive our self and others. The longer we dwell on hurtful situations from the past, the longer we keep our self from living fully in the present. Forgiveness is an act of kindness. An act of kindness to your ... Views: 1674
I used to pride myself on being sensitive. The problem was I was easily hurt by the things other people said to me. I lived in a chronic state of pain which lead to a lifetime of unhappiness and low self-esteem. But the alternative (being cold and aloof) was less appealing so I resigned myself ... Views: 1671
If someone cuts in front of you when you've been standing in line *forever,* do you get angry?
If a delivery is late, do you get angry?
If someone doesn't live up to your expectations, do you get angry?
Do you get angry, frustrated, or hurt often? Does it seem like being angry is a habit ... Views: 1670
Keeping our disagreements from becoming full-blown fights can be challenging. Many times, we're so passionate about our beliefs or what we want to do that any form of opposition causes us to become frustrated and angry. We may prefer that others simply agree with our position or if they don't to ... Views: 1669
Yes, it’s true…I’ve joined the ranks of Facebook rejects. Amazingly, I still don’t know why this happened. There could be any number of reasons from too many friends, too many messages, too many invitations or being perceived as a spammer. Regardless of the reason, the fact remains; I have to ... Views: 1668
My guest on my radio show today, Dr. Erica Kosal, has been dealing with the devastating illness of her husband, Jim, for the past five years. Understandably, she has experienced a wide range of emotions including stress and anger. But this college professor and mother of two refused to allow ... Views: 1668
While it's important to understand, express, manage, diffuse, and heal your anger, imagine how
much easier it would be to prevent outside forces from irritating you from the get go? You can learn to be emotionally unaffected by the drama and chaos around you. Rest assured, I'm not suggesting ... Views: 1667
IT’S TIME TO THROW A TANTRUM!
Women since generations ago, have been told to be polite, ladylike, calm and collected and in the midst of struggle to rise above and push through. But what’s the definition of pushing through? Some people are content to spend hours rationalising whether their ... Views: 1665
While there are plenty of people who suffer from depression, there is also no shortage of people who have anger problems. Still, this is not to say that someone can either have one of the other, as it is unlikely to be this black and white.
A Different Experience
For example, one could ... Views: 1664
Anger 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: 1663
While conducting research for today's show, I found fourteen of the most common reasons people get angry. Keep in mind, these are only the triggers. Outside circumstances are never the actual cause. There are three root causes - hurt, fear, and frustration - that prompt anger in us. Let's ... Views: 1662
Communication is difficult for most of us. It is one of the most necessary interpersonal skills we need yet few have ever been formally trained in. For most, it's a learn-as-you-go process. What makes effective communicating so challenging is that we all converse on different levels and employ ... Views: 1662
Stress kills. We hear it over and over again, but what do we do to deal with it? Some people drink alcohol, some exercise, some take it out with anger towards their co-workers, friends or family. Some might just feel tired all day long with a stomach ache and nervous energy. One excellent way of ... Views: 1660