ANGRY INDEX

High-Energy Troublesome

“Anger is a catalyst but a life-sucking companion
Holding on to it will make us exhausted and sick.
Internalizing anger will take away our joy and spirit;
Externalizing anger will make us less effective in our attempts to create change and forge connection.
Its an emotion that we need to transform into something life-giving: courage, love, change, compassion, and justice.”

Brene Brown

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Definition: Strong feeling of displeasure, irritation, or hostility towards someone or something perceived as causing frustration or annoyance. Often strongly bothered about a perceived injustice.

Key Aspects:

1. Believe someone else is to blame for an unfair or unjust situation, and something can be done to resolve the problem

2. May be expressed verbally or behaviorally, through expressions of frustration, hostility, or aggression.

3. Occurs when something gets in the way of our desired outcome or when we believe there is a violation of the way things should be.

4. An effective emotional indicator that we need to check things out within ourselves

5. Often masks emotions that are more difficult to name or own.

6. Anger in response to witnessing injustice, pain, or struggle can be a powerful catalyst to spark change (it is not the change).

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It’s completely normal to feel angry at times—remember, ALL YOUR EMOTIONS ARE VALID. What matters is what you do with them.

The goal is to understand this feeling and what it’s trying to communicate so you can manage it constructively.

That’s where emotional regulation techniques come in. Using emotional regulation techniques when you're angry is crucial because it helps you gain control over your emotions rather than letting them control you. By managing your anger effectively, you can respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, paving the way for healthier interactions and a clearer mindset.

• Check out essential tips for navigating anger and learn techniques for regulating this feeling here. Including:

  • Journal Prompts

  • Strategies to Fuel Professional Success

  • Strategies for Personal Growth and Success

  • Breathing Exercises

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READ:

• Feeling ragey? Don't bury your anger, process it. Here's how

• How Anger Affects the Body

• Is Anger an Underrated Emotion? - The New York Times

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