Anger activates the brain’s circuitry for willingness, fueling actions you might otherwise avoid. But you can’t use your anger if you believe it’s bad or scary. Anger erupts when what you believed ...

It's 9 a.m. and your to-do list is a mile long. Before you tackle it, your partner criticizes you, and your teen greets you with an eye roll. Meanwhile, you see a news clip about war or politics that ...

If you want to use anger in a constructive way, you first have to break the mental stigma that “Anger is bad.” There is no shortage of articles and advice on how to control your anger. “Take a deep ...

Youve been waiting 45 minutes for your food delivery order — and it gets sent to the wrong house. The airline lost your luggage after making your plane sit on the tarmac for hours. Or you're driving ...

I used to be a hothead, which rendered me pretty useless in those moments. My dad used to call it ‘throwing a wobbler.’ I’d throw stuff across the room if I was really upset. I could grit my teeth and ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

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We're often taught to repress our feelings and behave nicely. But anger has a biological purpose, and psychologists say it's healthier to embrace... It's 9 a.m. and your to-do list is a mile long.