Know Thyself

First of all, Do you really know how you feel? Sure you know that you feel upset. But what emotions specifically are you feeling?

• Are you feeling angry? If so, what type of anger—frustrated, mad, irritated?
• Or maybe you’re feeling hurt… But what type of hurt? D...

It’s normal to feel anger towards your offender. But unchecked anger often leads to unhelpful amounts of mental elaboration over the wrongs done to you.

When you notice yourself feeling angry, pause briefly and acknowledge the anger, then ask yourself if your anger will do you any good in t...

Imagine that you find yourself getting frustrated and angry with a co-worker. As you assess your feelings, analyze what you're really upset about. 

Are you mad about your co-worker’s actions, or does your anger stem from underlying frustrations and pressure from a boss who has heaped too mu...