Feeling anger is natural. What makes it toxic is when you don’t take the time to break it down and understand its root cause.
Losing your cool is like driving a car without your hands on the wheel in thick fog. What do you think is going to happen? To regain control, you need to steady your hands, slow down, and refocus. The same goes for anger: you need to pause, reflect, and take control before it leads you somewhere you don’t want to go.
Anger can be the enemy of progress. When you feel it rising, focus on understanding why. Take a timeout if necessary. Ask yourself, “What is making me feel this way?” Is it jealousy, insecurity, or fear? Identifying the root of your anger helps you recognize that these emotions often stem from your internal struggles rather than someone else’s actions. Remember, you are in control of how you respond.
Reflect on past moments when anger got the better of you. How could you have handled things differently? What would a positive response have looked like? The more you reflect, the stronger your ability to manage your emotions becomes. Over time, this practice can help you develop the calm, composed leadership you aspire to show in heated situations.
Sometimes, simply saying, “It is what it is. How can I move forward from here?” can be enough to shift your mindset and pull you out of an emotional spiral. Embrace that mindset, and you’ll empower yourself to handle anger with wisdom and grace.
