Anger

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Claim

As with similar "negative" emotions, anger can be an expression of dissatisfaction with the way things are. Either the way we behave, or others, it is a step of recognition, that something can be better Emotions as information.

Explanation

Often, when we are mad we use We attribute our emotions to others and misread theirs, expressing anger towards others when we are actually mad at ourselves We attribute our emotions to others and misread theirs.

Anger can also be an expression of Inequality is a normative problem caused by unjust distribution of resources and rights, a feeling of injustice, but can also be related to feelings of Helplessness is perceiving no control over circumstances and outcomes. After all, if we could do something about it and resolve the situation, what's the point in being angry about it?

Why it matters

The question is what will we do with the anger, will we use it to become better Focus on what you can do next not what went wrong, to do better, or will it result in lashing out, hurting others and ourselves which will only perpetuate the unjust situation and cause us to be filled with Guilt signals when we fail to act on what we control and We regret inaction more than action taken.

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Anger can also lead to Impulsivity is acting without conscious deliberation or filter where we lose ourselves to the emotion, acting without noticing.

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