FRUSTRATION LEADS TO ANGER

Anger is one of three basic emotions. It is a response of heightened arousal in the class of rage or hostility.

Frustration is the stimulus that provokes an emotional response. The appropriate label for such a response is anger. Anger, in turn, serves as the motivational stimulus for additional responding which in many cases may take the form of aggression. Thus, the cliché says, “Frustration leads to anger, which in turn leads to aggression.”

Remember frustration does not always lead to aggression.

How to deal with anger?

Change your perspective:

Look at the situation that is producing anger from other’s perspective. By considering other’s point of view, you may be able to understand the anger causing situation with depth and with increased understanding, you may become more tolerant of the apparent shortcomings of others.

Reduce the importance of anger producing factor:

Find the alternative that automatically alleviates the significance of anger causing element.

Fantasy provides a safety valve:

Reinterpret the situation in a way that is less bothersome. The best way is fantasizing it but don’t act out it. In your fantasies, you can yell at the unfair professor and suffer no consequences at all. However, don’t spend too much time brooding. Fantasize, but then move on.

To me, this is the most effective technique of dealing with anger that is so easy and result oriented method. Guaranteed. Do apply it once and see the difference.

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