Is Anger A Bad Emotion?

Is anger an emotion that we should suppress or avoid altogether and is it really that bad an emotion?

No, it is not! It is merely a misunderstood emotion.

With all the anger management courses and damages done when people get angry, it's no wonder that anger is viewed as a bad emotion to have.

I can be real fiery when I am angry and have been told since young that anger is a bad emotion to have, until I read this from Anthony Robbins' book, Awaken The Giant Within:

"The message of anger is that an important rule or standard

that you hold for your life has been violated by someone else,

or maybe even by you."

- Anthony Robbins

How true the above statement is! If a partner, customer, supplier, employee angered you in the course of work. It is probably because he or she has fulfilled the above statement... unless you've misinterpreted the situation.

There's nothing wrong with being angry. But if you allow anger to take control of your actions and behave in a irrational manner, you may end up doing more harm than good. And this is definitely not the best way to address your anger. Here's an article I've written on just one such experience.

I rather much acknowledge my emotions because I know full well I don't get angry for no rhyme or reason. And to reflect and think about what whether it is the root of the cause has helped me make much better decisions in my business life.

It's your choice to let anger destroy or turn it into a constructive emotion to help you make better decisions and take the right course of action. It's about doing some reflections after getting angry to know what exactly have violated your own important rules in life.

So, the next time someone make you feel wrong when you get angry, just remind yourself that if you take control of your anger, it can be a constructive emotion too. ;)