Anger leads to action

Can it ever be good to be angry? Anger is part of our ‘fight or flight’ survival response and, when channelled correctly, can be a force for positive change. ‘Feelings are not problems; they are normal responses to situations. The trick is to understand the response and the reason behind the emotion,’ says Kate.

HOW TO HANDLE YOUR ANGER

Rather than resisting it, be open to the emotion, using it for insights into the triggers that are making you angry. You can then work to improve your response, making sure it’s not simply hot-headed or irrational. One way of doing this is to keep a journal. Every time you feel a burst of rage bubbling, write down your feelings in whatever form comes to you – single words, full sentences or even simple drawings or doodles. This allows you to be true to your feelings and will help you to understand them better.