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How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Tony FioreFour Ways to Deal with a Passive-aggressive Person - by Tony Fiore- A NIGHT AT THE RACES - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was younger I must have fallen asleep for twenty years like Rip Van Winkle. Then when I awoke, somewhere in adulthood, I noticed a most unusual evolving phenomenon: in a world where only two distinct races existed (black and white) there were now Hispanics, Asians, Latinos, and others. ...
Views: 1471 - Bully Politicians and What We Must Learn From Them - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIf you've been following the presidential debates, you are well aware of the bullying behaviors of some of our candidates. Gone are the days when politicians debated national and global issues. Shockingly, but not surprisingly, the debates have mutated into verbal warfare against each opponent. ...
Views: 1471 - More Advantageous Than Anger - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Janet PfeifferAnger is a very powerful emotion which many conclude is a bad feeling. Whether one chooses to use it in a constructive manner or in a hostile way, it carries a lot of punch (figuratively speaking, of course). As you become angry your body's muscles tense up. Inside your brain, neurotransmitter ...
Views: 1470 - The Ray of Truth in Spirituality - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Aditya SinghalWe live in a time when there are so many voices and self-proclaimed opinions that the realms of spirituality become confusing and dark. We have also adopted the way in which we make something to be true if it fits our convenience while disowning those that disapprove of our lifestyle. So ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - In America You Are Allowed To Say NO! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"Two things define you; your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything." In my article on March 2, 2014 and chapter two in my book Backbone Power The Science of Saying No, I speak about the importance of being able to say No when you mean No. After listening ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Silencing Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI learned to be critical of myself at a very early age. I never did anything right; everyone else was better than me; and even worse, I was never good enough, period. It didn't help that during my impressionable formative years, society taught that the more you denigrated a child the harder ...
Views: 1469 - Coping with Conflict, Part II - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Julie ChristiansenConflict can be defined as “a perceived divergence of interest, or a belief that the parties’ current goals (needs) cannot be achieved simultaneously.” Does that mean conflict is a bad thing? Not necessarily! Conflict has many benefits. It produces change. It builds collaboration. And, it ...
Views: 1468 - The Anger Exchange: Give Up These 7 to Gain This Instead - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIf you've read my book, The Secret Side o f Anger, or attended one of my lectures on the topic, you know that while there are thousands of events that can trigger anger, there are actually only three root causes: hurt, fear, and frustration. In any given circumstance, you can trace anger back to ...
Views: 1468 - ANGER AND POWER: THE CONNECTION - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe all seek to be powerful. I'm not speaking necessarily about having authority over others but we certainly want to have control over our own lives. Yet even the most well-intentioned, enlightened person wants to control a particular situation or individual at times. Certainly, parents impose ...
Views: 1467 - Seed Starting Diplomacy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Robert PummerThe first step in starting seeds indoors is to make allies. In this context, the first ally you may consider recruiting is your spouse. Next set of allies is your children or whomever also lives in your home. This is because your activity, (which may be exploiting personal interest to combat ...
Views: 1466 - Anger Management Techniques: Some "Alternative" Approaches - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Joe JamesMeaningful anger management techniques are crucial for you to be healthy in body and mind.Bad habits are hard to break if one learns unhealthy behaviors from a family member growing up. Once a habit is learned it can be hard to let go of, but it can be done if one wants to. People have gotten ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Anger Can Be Permanently Dissolved - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Bart SharpAnger Can Be Permanently Dissolved By Bart Sharp Anger management is not the best long-term solution for our anger. What it offers to the person desiring the ability to control their anger. However it does not address the long-term solution. They still often become the affect of anger. ...
Views: 1462 - Speak Up! Alternatives to Remaining Silent - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe all get angry. It's a normal, useful, healthy emotion. It's not our anger that gets us in trouble. It's the way in which we express, or suppress, it that that exacerbates the situation. The majority of people I've met believe that there are only two ways of handling anger: the first is ...
Views: 1460 - Veterans and Anger Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1458 - Listen to Your Anger and Use It Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Laura MonzoDo you ever get tired of New Age gurus preaching that you shouldn’t be angry. If you’re anything like me, sometimes you are angry. I’ll bet you’re angry when people you trust betray you. I’ll bet you’re angry when people make promises they don’t keep. Anger is a wonderful messenger. It is ...
Views: 1457(7 votes) - Take Control of the Thoughts that are Controlling You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from James HendrixWe all have thoughts that seem to take on a life of their own in our heads. For some of us they are negative, destructive thoughts that have been with us since childhood. Dad may have called you bird legs or a teacher in frustration said you were stupid. What they said not only stuck but was ...
Views: 1456(5 votes) - Anger: The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don't often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they ...
Views: 1455 - Trauma in the Body - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianMarco* first came to therapy to help manage his anger. Marco stated that he has been angry for a long time now. He stated that he has a very bad temper, snaps at everything, and gets into physical fights at least three times a month. When asked where he learned to be angry, Marco had no problem ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Trump Found an Easy Formula to Govern, Destroy Obama's Legacy - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Thabet Sava HassanA close look at the life of president Trump, one will come to a definite conclusion that he is a goal-oriented person. He would impulsively pursue an objective, regardless of its feasibility, and does not rest until he achieves it. After the election of Barack Obama, he found a new goal in ...
Views: 1452 - Trump Found an Easy Formula to Govern, Destroy Obama's Legacy - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Thabet Sava HassanA close look at the life of president Trump, one will come to a definite conclusion that he is a goal-oriented person. He would impulsively pursue an objective, regardless of its feasibility, and does not rest until he achieves it. After the election of Barack Obama, he found a new goal in ...
Views: 1450 - Priming the Pump and Other Reasons To “Act As If” - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Kathy GottbergAnyone who has studied positive thinking, New Thought or the Law of Attraction understands the concept of acting “as if.” You know—acting with confidence and grace even when you’re shaking in your boots, or putting a smile on your face and acting happy even when you woke up feeling terrible. ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Don't STUFF Anger, Rage and Upsets - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Frederick ZapponeWe are brought up in a STUFF IT society. In other words, it is more important to be politically correct and look good than it is to tell 'our truth' even if our truth is upsetting. Because we are brought up in a STUFF IT society there are things that people stew about for years then one day ...
Views: 1448 - Healing Anger - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Dr. Paul HaiderThere is a new study by Dr. Redford Williams at Duke University and Dr. Robert Sapolsky at Stanford University demonstrating that anger, rage and hostility have a very damaging effect on the cardiovascular system. There is so much evidence that hostility is harmful that it is considered a major ...
Views: 1448 - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1448 - How To Overcome Emotional Addictions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is actually possible to become addicted to negative emotions. When you get into a pattern of thinking that causes certain emotions, those emotions in turn feed the negative thinking patterns that created them in the first place. When people feel empty inside, they tend to fill the gap with ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - The "OK" Solution to Criticism - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe live in a harsh and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults and imperfections of others yet seem oblivious to their own. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral obligation and civil duty to help you to be a better person by telling you what a failure you really ...
Views: 1446 - You Can 'Thank' Away Anger - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'm a very polite person. I was taught to always say "please" and "thank you" when I was a child, a practice that has continued throughout my adult life. However, I never realized the latter phrase could be used as a means of eliminating anger. You might think it an odd concept but let me ...
Views: 1445 - 3 Anger Management Class Tips and Techniques for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ari NovickAs we enter a 2011, I would like to mention some of the most important skills almost anyone could find useful in their life. One of the things I like most about the new year is that we can start fresh. That is, take inventory of the things we want to change and then put into practice those ...
Views: 1445 - 8 Tips on How to Deal with Anger - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherIt is human to be angry. But to a certain point, it becomes unhealthy so you should take action before it comes to this. There are those who get temper on small provocations while others can suck in all the annoyance for years without any sign of anger. Well, anger will always find a way to ...
Views: 1445 - Summer Self-Defense Warning - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jeffrey MillerIt seems only common sense to make sure that awareness is at the very foundation of our self-protection studies. And, while this is a given for most people, I've found that the majority tend to focus only on watching for actual dangers. What I mean is... ...everyone is watching for the ...
Views: 1444 - Assertive Comunication and Anger - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Marta HatterASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION & ANGER Anger is a natural emotion, but often times, people don't express anger and allow it to be stockpiled. Anger has a way of expressing itself on its own. Letting anger express itself like this is unhealthy and can have negative consequences. A person who ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Mediation With a Twist - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe all have the opportunity to be mediators at various times in our lives. Two family members are arguing and cannot come to a resolution about the issue in dispute. We intervene and lend a helping hand. Perhaps an objective third part can offer some insights or suggestions that have alluded ...
Views: 1440 - You're Right (or Not) to Be Angry - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Janet PfeifferDon't you hate it when someone tells you not to be angry? People seem to think that they know best how we should or shouldn't feel. I was on the phone recently with a friend who needed to tell me something sensitive and prefaced it with "Now don't get mad at me for telling you this." So I ...
Views: 1438 - Family: How to Get Teens to Listen to What You Say - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Judy WrightFamily: How to Get Teens to Listen to What You Say © Judy H. Wright, parent educator and author www.ArtichokePress.com “Idunno” becomes the answer of choice for children from ages 14 to 18. You would almost wonder if perhaps they had lost the power of speech, but somehow they can communicate ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Learn To Manage Your Anger - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Gregory KylesFeelings and emotions just happen to us. We cannot rid ourselves of them. All we can do is control the way they influence our lives. The same rule applies to anger. We cannot wish it away but we can manage the way it powers our lives and those around us. Anger ranges from anything between a ...
Views: 1436 - Emotioanl Intelligence and Anger - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIn 1995, author, psychologist, and science journalist, Daniel Goleman, wrote a book entitled, Emotional Intelligence which made its way to The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half. It was a relatively new concept designed to assist companies in determining which characteristics ...
Views: 1435 - Why Stay Angry? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” – Mark Twain What was the last thing that made you angry? The bad driver cutting you off? Your kids not picking up their toys? You were passed over for a promotion? How long ...
Views: 1435 - 5 Anger Management Techniques for Children - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Joe JamesAnger management techniques for children is a growing field and one that's increasingly important for today's kids. 1) Adult role models are the ones who teach children how to respond to feeling angry. Yelling and screaming and reacting with physical violence is something that kids learn ...
Views: 1431 - Could You Be Missing the Most Important Skill for Anger Management? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Rose RosetreeAnger kills. Usually it doesn't result in a homicide. It isn't even recognizable as anger. Instead, a person suffers from one of these common forms of anger in disguise. (What you thought that all emotions come nicely labeled for your convenience?) * Resentment * Frustration * Hopelessness * ...
Views: 1431 - Self Hypnotism Should Be Taught To Employees, Students, Armed Forces Personnel, Medical Personnel and others! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Charles HiceYears ago, I wrote to a Psychiatrist about Self Hypnotism, and told him that I thought that self hypnotism and bio-feedback was same thing, but without a machine. He said,that I could teach the subject, but not call it bio-feedback, which I understood. You can not damage your brain, and it ...
Views: 1429 - Anger Management: Are You an Angeraholic? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Joe JamesTo overcome anger management problems its critical to view anger as an addiction that you are trying to change.The reactions I get to this statement is almost always a blank or puzzled stare. What I am trying to say is that over time you reach a sort of physical homeostasis. You get used to ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Effective Anger Management Classes - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Gregory KylesDo you experience extreme feelings of frustration? Do you see red when something doesn’t go your way? Do you get aggressive and agitated easily? Well, if the answer is yes then you are a potential candidate for anger management classes. Anger can manifest itself in numerous ways. Crimes of ...
Views: 1428 - Emotioanl Intelligence and Anger - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIn 1995, author, psychologist, and science journalist, Daniel Goleman, wrote a book entitled, Emotional Intelligence which made its way to The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half. It was a relatively new concept designed to assist companies in determining which characteristics ...
Views: 1428 - Your Inner Detective - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Tina TessinaThe biggest obstacle to most of my clients’ healing and recovery is their inability to understand and accept their feelings, and the emotional and behavioral clues that indicate where the problems lie. Most of us learn early that being too open with our feelings and thoughts is dangerous. ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Control Your Inner Weather - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Ken OnuWoke up in a pretty mood. Its 6.00 in the morning. I tell myself: I love myself ! Nothing can go wrong today. I'm Ken Onu, the master manifestor! I understand the way the Law of attraction works. I know that all I have to do is keep the energy positive and I will attract like energy. Hey I ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - You Can't Ruin My Day - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Janet PfeifferHave you ever gotten out of bed in the morning declaring that today was going to be a great day? And before your first cup of coffee, something happened that completely ruined everything? Perhaps your child woke up sick or the car wouldn't start or your boss calls you to let you know that ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - On Defusing Anger: Rx for Managing Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Judy RingerEmotions happen. We can, however, make choices about how we manage them. If you consider emotions simply as a form of life energy, you can begin to reframe the notion that there are "good" and "bad" emotions and direct that energy in positive ways. The energy of anger, for example, can make ...
Views: 1419 - The Healing Power of Play - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comLoosening the grip of negative emotions through play is one of my favorite ways to shift out of misery into happiness. It’s not only fun but it’s healing as well. I’m quoted about this topic in a new book called Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Dr. Kelly Turner, which ...
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