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What to Do When Your Anger Feels Out of Control
February 16, 2016 .
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Healthy anger requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can clearly describe your thoughts and feelings, be open to alternative perspectives, ... Read More
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The Expectation Trap: How Wanting Is Making You Angry
July 7, 2015 .
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In my articles on anger management, I frequently talk about how anger gets disguised as another emotion. Conversely, I also emphasize the reverse: other emotions left unnoticed and unacknowledged ... Read More
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It’s Good to Be Mad: 5 Ways Anger Actually Serves You
September 8, 2014 .
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Can you understand how a driver might want to ram another car off the roadway in a fit of rage just because he or she was cut off at a light? Maybe that’s even you? If so, you are not ... Read More
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From Sad to Mad: How Suppressing Your Sadness Invites Anger
April 15, 2014 .
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In my introductory article on anger management, I introduced you to the notion that anger management per se often misses the mark. Spending all our time and energy handling our anger in ... Read More
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Exploring the Psychology of Anger and Motivation November 5, 2010 . 14 Comments
A new study published in Psychological Science links anger to increased motivation for reward, a feature that some might associate with more positive emotions. Interestingly, this study ... Read More
