Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Why Anger?

Greetings All:

Why Anger?
Why do so many people use this emotion?

It is is quick, easy, distructive, harms relationships, and usually does not accomplish what the real goal is. So, Why is it such a popular emotion?

It is quick, easy, and it oftentimes controls other for a moment.

Anger is an emotion. Anger usually is covering or compensating another emotion. Many times the driver of anger is disappointment, depression, anxiety, frustration, guilt, shame, hurt, sadness, jealousy, embarrassment and many others.

When you feel angry, ask yourself what thought you are using to create the feeling (this is from Virginia Satir). Events cannot and do not create feelings. It is how we think about or process the event that creates our feeling. You can also ask yourself what REAL emotion you are hiding or avoiding by using anger.

Manage your anger, change your world. No longer let anger manage you. It is a harsh taskmaster with very destructive outcomes.

Smile and Make A Great Day!

Dr. Susan

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