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As a writer of personal development or self actualization articles, I find that I am often confronted with the remark: “If you know all this stuff, how come you aren’t perfect?”
Believe me; I make all kinds of mistakes in my life. I am about as far from perfect as anyone else. I have my ... Views: 1708
How does one succeed at anger management? It's important to recognize that angry feelings are common among all people. The way an individual handles an angry situation determines whether success in anger management has occurred. Though it can be difficult, there are several methods of handling ... Views: 1214
Many of the anger management techniques that are now available have been designed in such a way so that you can use them on the fly. However, to ensure that you use these techniques successfully, it is important to practice them on a consistent basis, regardless of whether you are angry or not. ... Views: 1044
Wonder if you have an anger management problem? Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you have a problem because anger management problems can look different in different people. Big picture its an emotional state in which some individuals cannot even handle. Here are some broad signs that you may ... Views: 1120
Anger management problems are becoming pandemic. In the world in which people live in today, there are increasingly large numbers of reasons for people to get angry. It seems often that the whole population of the world is becoming more egocentric and less caring about others. The good Samaritan ... Views: 1059
Anger management techniques can help improve your relationships and lead to a healthier, happier life. Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger management techniques can help us manage our anger in more productive ways
Anger management technique #1 –Understanding anger. Anger is a state of ... Views: 1091
There are times in life when feelings can run high and when anger that has been simmering under the surface, bubbles over into full blown chaos. This was the case yesterday during the student demonstration against the planned hike in university fees. In such environments, one angry person is ... Views: 1500
We all know ‘anger’. We all know that it can motivate us to make strides we weren’t necessarily ready to make at a particular moment. We all know it can help assist us in the age old theory of “fight or flight” syndrome. We all know that it can be a catalyst to make changes in the way you ... Views: 1074
The word anger and the behaviour that it creates is not something that is typically looked upon with acceptance or positivity. Anger is often portrayed as a troublesome emotion; an emotion that leads to destructive and abusive behaviour.
And there is no denying that anger can be extremely ... Views: 2724
Anger is part of our human condition, which means we need to figure out strategies for recognizing it and then for managing it. We may experience it as a surge of inner heat as blood courses through our veins or a vague, unnamed discomfort that later breaks into consciousness. Or we might erupt ... Views: 2015
Anger management isn't just for the corrupt, law breaking types, it is even for those seeking some assistance for personal growth or development. Anger control has reached a whole new level, where even celebrities and professional athletes are being referred to these classes to better manage ... Views: 1634
Anger, says Bernard Golden, “is not a sign of emotional instability...It is just one of the many emotions that are a part of our daily lives”. It may range in intensity from mild annoyance to rage. The latter may express itself in verbal outbursts, physical violence or aggressive behavior, ... Views: 1249
Back pain is one of the most common issues affecting people all over the world. It can cause great pain and discomfort, and affect daily living by hampering freedom of movement. Factors responsible for back pain include muscle strain, heavy or strenuous work, incorrect posture, sports injuries, ... Views: 1498
Life is truly a special gift that should never be taken for granted. As we mature and experience the world around us, we often times let the outer world define who we are, limiting us from discovering our true potential. We begin to feel stuck, trapped and overwhelmed; experiencing circumstances ... Views: 4023
Have you ever met someone who seems to have fantastic, supportive relationships at work? How do they create such thriving and fulfilling relationships with coworkers? Are great relationships based on a skill you can learn? New research has discovered a key element which helps relationships ... Views: 10032
I recently went on a road trip along the Pacific Coast. I was awed by the majestic Redwoods that stood like proud titans protecting our nation’s sacred lands and wildlife. While driving along the highway with towering trees on either side of the road, CB, my nature-loving spouse, remarked it ... Views: 2760
Who is the next poster child for anger management in Hollywood? It is amazing the number of actors who end up getting into trouble for the aberrant behavior towards others. Often celebrities have been seen taking an attitude that they are above the law. The reality is that the law is the same ... Views: 987
I have never really thought of myself as an angry person.I would always do whatever I could to try and help someone out,nor did I do anything that would hurt someones feelings,or I would try as hard as I could not to. Every month we struggle to get by but I really didn't complain. I was just ... Views: 2534
If you're in a serious relationship with another person, then it's inevitable that you will get angry at one another. If there were no differences between the two of you, then you'd have absolutely nothing to talk about could be different or enticing. When a couple disagrees, it can be a healthy ... Views: 1268
Many have debated the benefits of anger management. Some think the classes just aren’t enough. The final decision is quite obvious, with knowledge comes power, even if that power is self-control. The unheard advantage of court ordered classes is the options they provide for those who suffer ... Views: 1755
Every year thousands of people are required to take a court ordered anger management class. This is oftentimes mandated as an alternative to jail time for people who have been involved in some altercation, verbal or physical, that does not involve weapons or domestic violence.
There are a ... Views: 1262
People who have been arraigned in court because of committing crimes that were provoked by anger are often directed by a judge or the person presiding over their case to take court ordered anger management classes as the path way to rehabilitation therapy. This process is indeed a crucial one in ... Views: 1198
If you have to take court ordered anger management classes, then there is a chance that you will have one of two feelings. You will either be more angered that you have to take these classes, as you feel it will be a waste of your time, or you will feel relieved that your judgment was not too ... Views: 859
While it's important to understand, express, manage, diffuse, and heal your anger, imagine how
much easier it would be to prevent outside forces from irritating you from the get go? You can learn to be emotionally unaffected by the drama and chaos around you. Rest assured, I'm not suggesting ... Views: 1692
The first thing many mother’s instinctively do when they see a child overcome with emotional distress is to automatically try and calm them down… to return to a state of "OK-ness" before beginning any discussions of triggering events or perusing a teachable moment. Why is it that they do this? ... Views: 2022
Daisy, a 16 year old high school student, was referred to me by her school. According to her school counselor, Daisy was hospitalized recently for suicidal ideation and needed to be seen for her depression. When Daisy walked into my office, the first thing I noticed was all of her piercing. She ... Views: 1772
Stress is dangerous. It should be taken care of very fast as a matter of life and death. It can affect virtually all the organs in the body, like the heart, lungs, stomach, lungs, and skin. Additionally, stress can affect your immune system, reproductive system, and your brain. Also, it can ... Views: 1864
Passive-aggressive people act passive, but express aggression covertly. They're basically obstructionist, and try to block whatever it is you want. Their unconscious anger gets transferred onto you, and you become frustrated and furious. Your fury is theirs, while they may calmly ask, “Why are ... Views: 1692
Anger arises when we don't remember or perceive the truth. Decisions involve the memory,intellect and intuition. Say,u had a good experience of eating ice-cream. That is there in the memory. Now, if someone offers u Ice-cream,u take a decision to eat it based on your memory and the intellect. ... Views: 740
Dear Dr. Romance:
I was brought up with eight children Where father was gone from home early morning till late night. Mother all the time angry at one kid or the other. Everybody use to say I was the better behaved sibling among all, and my mom was always partial to other children in ... Views: 1678
Dear Dr. Romance:
What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and I'm still awake. I'm 29, single (I don't mind), I go to school, an ok job, pets. I'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. So many things I really want to do. I get into it then I don't ... Views: 2174
Recently, one of my relatives stated that Dysthymia is nothing more than a mild depression, that I should do my research and I was making a big deal out of nothing. Nothing? Depression is nothing? Here’s why I wrote Born Mad on this rarely talked about disorder:
1. Mild depression can be ... Views: 3176
Depression: Are Women More Depressed?
Depression is a serious mental disorder that makes the patient lose interest in the activities they like. These people live sad and stressed life. It goes beyond the episodes of anxiety or bad mood. Depression is rather a chronic mental illness that can ... Views: 735
It is interesting to note that most of society is free. There is a percentage of the populous that is incarcerated for crimes against society. So too, are there people who live in political cultures that do not value the freedom of its' people. Nevertheless, the majority of the people in the ... Views: 2175
A friend’s husband told her early in their relationship that there was no need to fight. He said, “Everyone tells you to learn to fight fair. But I say, we don’t fight at all.” Always a coward in the face of conflict, she thought that was great. And they don’t fight, meaning they don’t throw ... Views: 1075
What makes it difficult for us men to recover from a divorce is an unpleasant feeling of anger. This feeling may be destructive yet it is natural. It is one of the stages of grief and is a phase you may find hard to overcome. In divorce, it is not as easy as getting rid of self-pity and recover ... Views: 4875
So much of our effort is put into addressing the bad behavior of professional sports players and it hasn't been until recently that the spot light has actually been on the fans. Angry fans create a hostile environment for attending games. Who wants to go to baseball or football game if you ... Views: 1136
We’ve all heard about road rage. But, have you heard about the latest area for people to dump their anger? Desk rage. Well, maybe it’s not really the latest. I wrote a book about violence in the workplace in 1994, “Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace”. Same disease, now a new ... Views: 1548
Domestic abuse is one of the most serious epidemics modern society faces today. With 1/3 of all women reporting incidences of violence in the home and/or in intimate relationships (this does not reflect the numbers that go unreported nor those of men being abused), no socio-economic group, ... Views: 1798
Don’t Waste Your Anger…Use it!
You’re feeling irritated, annoyed, outright angry, or even furious. So, you handle your anger in your usual way and then you go back to whatever you’d been doing before your anger erupted. Does this sound familiar? It’s what so many people do, and it’s what ... Views: 1558
Anger is the emotional energy within each of us that rises up when something needs to change.
If you act on the need to create change, your anger can be channeled effectively; but it’s not redirected to something effective, your frustration will build, sometimes to hurricane force.
Anger ... Views: 1272
Dr. Romance writes:
Recent events have me thinking about political anarchy: riots, bombings, civil wars, threats, and other bad and dangerous behavior around the world. Politically, anarchy means obeying no laws. It’s frightening to watch a mob take over. Anarchy is the result of two things: ... Views: 1706
Have you ever lashed out at someone for no real reason – but just because you were having a bad day? I know most of us have had those moments where something trivial or meaningless just sets us off. Unfortunately when you let anger take over you actually end up 1.) knocking yourself back a few ... Views: 2019
Many of the young teenagers today tend to lack the basic skills of coping up with anger issues. Their uncontrolled anger can cause trouble not only for them but also for others who are around them. Angry teenagers’ face numerous kinds of problems with add to their frustration, irritability and ... Views: 1244
After fear, anger is probably the next most debilitating emotion that humans must confront. Unlike fear, anger is a complex emotion. And unlike fear, which usually paralyzes, anger can spur you to take action, though not necessarily in a beneficial way. Reacting to anger-provoking events will ... Views: 1476
If you know of Joan Rivers the comedian you probably are aware her catch phrase is, can we talk? So, emotional upset: can we talk?, borrowing from her.
Being upset is a part of life and for some folks emotional upset is a larger part of their life than is necessary.
Are you one of those ... Views: 2118
In a presentation I attended years ago, the speaker asked the audience, “How much do you think this eight ounce glass of water weighs?”
After many guesses, the speaker said, “The weight depends on how far you hold it from your body and how long you hold it.”
In other words, by holding the ... Views: 1398
Anger is a toxic poison we willingly serve to ourselves. We think that by holding on to our anger that we are somehow punishing those that have wronged us in the past. In truth, we hurt ourselves over and over again by holding on to past experiences and angry emotions. Anger, like stress, is ... Views: 1688
Facial Speak
I've been watching the Jodie Arias Death Penalty trial for the past three weeks. For those of you who aren't familiar with this case, here is a little information about her.
Jodi Arias, 32, is accused of first degree murder in the death of her former boyfriend, Travis ... Views: 1491
Few people I know like to the process of resolving disagreements. In fact, when they hear "conflict" they automatically equate it with fighting. Yet one is not comparable to the other. Conflict is simply two forces in opposition. Fighting is defined with such words as "violent, battle, combat, ... Views: 2140