Managing Anger In A Healthy Way

I know it's a part of the human experience but I do not like how often I am angry because it really affects both my mental and physical health and I want to be a more positive / light-hearted person.

Understanding WHY I get angry has been super helpful to calming down in these situations because I do not want my body to be in this heightened state for an extended duration. 


Here are 10 common reasons why you might get angry:


1. frustration: encountering an obstacle, delay or challenge when trying to achieve a goal


2. injustice: enough said. I think we all know there’s plenty to be upset about around the world. witnessing or experiencing unfair treatment, discrimination or inequality can evoke intense emotion. 


3. betrayal: if trust is broken


4. lack of control: feeling powerless or unable to influence a situation 


5. stress: with reduced patience and coping abilities, high-stress can make you more prone to anger


6. disrespect: if someone is rude, condescending or violates a boundary it can feel like our self-esteem / dignity is undermined 


7. fear: you want to protect yourself from threats or harm so it can manifest as anger


8. disappointment: unmet expectations, especially if you feel your time, energy and / or resources were wasted 


9. conflict: differing opinions or interests 


10. pain and illness: physical discomfort can cause irritability which can lead to anger or outbursts 


It can help a lot to bring awareness to our anger by talking about it, journaling, telling a therapist / friend or going to do a workout with the intention to blow off steam.