Anger management
We live in a world filled with angry people. Every media outlet reveals the high level of rage in our society with appalling and heart-breaking stories. According to my research, anger management is a billion dollar industry that is constantly growing. What is the source of all this anger?
That question can only be answered by each individual. Some issues are deep, originating from the home environment, peer pressure or toxic beliefs. Having a wholesome upbringing is very helpful, but each person is ultimately responsible for their own personality. Getting psychological counselling can be a vital turning point for someone who has suffered a traumatic event in life. Other anger issues are typically those of hot-tempered characters and these portray various personality types. However, anger is not always obvious; it can be hidden behind snide remarks, envious mannerisms, silent treatments or passive aggressive negativity.
A mean person can appear intimidating on the outside, but antagonism is usually a sign of internal insecurities. You might be familiar with the saying “don’t mistake my kindness for weakness”, people who are kind are often perceived as frail, while those who are cynical are viewed as tough. Being kind is a resilient quality, because it takes self-discipline to be considerate towards others, to be generous, respectful and to show humility. You probably won’t get along with every single person that you meet, you definitely need to set boundaries for certain people, but you can still decide to have compassion and be well disposed towards everybody.
Anger is an ordinary emotion that is necessary for certain situations, but it should not control you. Learn how to manage it by concentrating on positive thoughts and focusing on inner peace.
Written by Beauty Ndapanda
www.beautyndapanda.com
That question can only be answered by each individual. Some issues are deep, originating from the home environment, peer pressure or toxic beliefs. Having a wholesome upbringing is very helpful, but each person is ultimately responsible for their own personality. Getting psychological counselling can be a vital turning point for someone who has suffered a traumatic event in life. Other anger issues are typically those of hot-tempered characters and these portray various personality types. However, anger is not always obvious; it can be hidden behind snide remarks, envious mannerisms, silent treatments or passive aggressive negativity.
A mean person can appear intimidating on the outside, but antagonism is usually a sign of internal insecurities. You might be familiar with the saying “don’t mistake my kindness for weakness”, people who are kind are often perceived as frail, while those who are cynical are viewed as tough. Being kind is a resilient quality, because it takes self-discipline to be considerate towards others, to be generous, respectful and to show humility. You probably won’t get along with every single person that you meet, you definitely need to set boundaries for certain people, but you can still decide to have compassion and be well disposed towards everybody.
Anger is an ordinary emotion that is necessary for certain situations, but it should not control you. Learn how to manage it by concentrating on positive thoughts and focusing on inner peace.
Written by Beauty Ndapanda
www.beautyndapanda.com
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