Everyone experiences episodes of anger throughout their lives. The problem is not the anger itself but how each person decides to deal with it. The very real issue is in accepting that we can decide, that we indeed have choices. Anger is a natural emotion, but our reactions and responses are our choices, whether we …
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of feeling like things are simply out of control, fasten your seatbelt belt. This is one of those things in life where it’s not a matter of “if” it will happen, but more of “when” it will happen. We are only human. We can only take so much …
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There are many different effects emotions have on our overall health. When we are happy, little seems to be wrong and even if we are a bit on the sick side, it plays a part in how we physically feel. If we are sad, we may feel sluggish or not up to doing much. Being …
The Intriguing Connection Between Anger and Pleasure The notion of chronic and addictive anger might sound absurd, yet it’s a real issue that can create an illusion of control in one’s surroundings. The catch is, this perceived control is nothing but a mirage. This article aims to delve into the underlying mechanics of anger, its …
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Everyone experiences anger from time to time. There’s really no getting around it. Even the happiest of people will find themselves triggered every now and then. It’s human nature. Not everything is pleasing and not everything promotes joy. It’s during those times we need to reach a little deeper than the anger and frustration itself …
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For most people, dealing with their reactions to how they feel can appear to be less work than dealing with the causative issue or issues. They find it easier to correct the way they display their emotions to the outer world than to spend time determining what might be causing the feelings they are not …
Anger is a normal emotion and at one time or another, almost all of humankind has experienced an outburst to one degree or another. When anger becomes impulsive and explosive, it deserves a much closer look. Whether you’ve been the aggressor or the victim of someone else’s sudden explosive outbursts of anger, it is in …
Anger and frustration are both universal emotions. While they do have a close relationship and are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between the two terms. Frustration Characteristics Frustration is a response to feelings of dissatisfaction. This can be intrinsic or extrinsic – for example, we may be frustrated by another person’s inability …
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Just like all other emotions, anger is a feeling that all of us feel from time to time. It is a universal human phenomenon and is as basic as feeling tired, hungry, or lonely. Anger can even be a good emotion to release pain, make you feel safe, and it is a good motivator. There …
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Most research done on anger has concluded that it is a universal emotion. It is common to all of us in one form or another from time to time. We all have bouts of frustrations, annoyances, and emotional explosions or outbursts which can result in enough loss of control to be defined as anger. Anger …