Anger is an emotion that can strike at any time and in anyone. If we are not careful, anger can become destructive. For many of us, the word “anger” conjures up images of an angry person striking out at others or an angry person launching into a verbal tirade. But the anger we experience is often a result of our own making and can occur in many different ways and for many different reasons.
But, what exactly is anger?
Anger is a complex emotion, one which can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing can be that anger can motivate us to take action, which is why the anger trigger dynamics is a helpful technique for dealing with anger. When we are in situations that we find frustrating, we often start to feel anger creep in. Knowing the dynamics to deal with anger triggers helps us to quickly remove the anger trigger and replace it with a more productive emotion, such as compassion.
The problem with anger is not that you are angry but that you allow the anger to dictate your behavior. Instead of that, you should learn to recognize the triggers for anger, and stem its flow, then use this information to create a more peaceful, productive life.
In this article, let us have a look at the anger trigger dynamics: “The Four Angry “I”s.
Injustice
Injustice is simply the absence of justice. The anger you feel when you believe you have been wronged is a natural and healthy emotion, and can ultimately be a powerful motivator. However, anger can escalate and turn into overwhelming feelings of rage. This can be especially true when it arises after experiencing a situation that you believe to be unjust. You may feel confused, helpless, and powerless in the face of such unfairness. You may feel like you are the victim of a terrible injustice.
Injury
The word anger is a strong one but is a lot stronger than you might think. It is common to assume that wrongdoing is what causes anger, but when you are angry, you are feeling like there is something wrong, something you feel you deserve or do not deserve, which can be very hard to deal with. You feel discarded, disrespected, or ignored. This psychological sense of insult and embarrassment can trigger anger.
Invasion
Whether you consider yourself a timid person or a strong one, it is likely that the majority of people in the world feel some degree of anger at some point in their lives. It is no secret that we have an emotional attachment to our spaces. We may not consciously admit it, but we are highly sensitive to changes in our surroundings. When someone violates our personal space, whether, with a verbal remark, a physical touch, or an unwelcome object, we may become annoyed.
Intention
You might have experienced a situation where you were thinking that someone has done something wrong to you, then only later you realize that the situation has nothing to do with you at all. It is actually quite common, and anyone who has noticed how our mind works only knows that it is an automatic process. The best way to deal with this is to stop making judgments about the situation and try to see the situation from someone else’s point of view.
Final Words
Anger is a double-edged power source!
It is a range of feelings, from annoyance and determination to outrage and fierceness.
To understand the varied “The Four Angry “I”s, attend the Compliance Prime webinar.
