The article discusses the importance of managing emotional dysregulation, particularly anger, which can have severe repercussions in personal and professional settings. It emphasizes that while anger is a natural human response to threats and injustice, how one processes this emotion affects overall wellbeing. The author shares a personal experience of nearly facing an accident due to reckless driving, illustrating the intense anger that followed. They reflect on learning to handle anger more effectively, suggesting that recognizing its temporary nature can reduce its impact.
My reaction was visceral and instinctive: tightened muscles, elevated heart rate, and a rush of frustration and indignation. I felt entirely justified in my emotional response. They had endangered my life and the lives of others.
Managing anger by giving it a metaphorical expiration date can help to minimize the effects of anger. We can rewire our brains to dwell on anger in ever shorter segments of time.
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