The You EffectSample

Have you ever been in a car when all of the dashboard lights start flashing? Those are warning lights and signals put on the dash to alert the driver that something isn’t working right, and if it isn’t addressed soon, things will go downhill fast! Anger is like a dashboard warning light. It’s a warning signal, meaning anger in and of itself isn’t a bad emotion unless it goes unchecked and uncontrolled. So, what should you do if you or someone you care about is a hot-tempered person? 

If you struggle with this, ask yourself what is right below the surface of this anger. Are you frustrated? Disappointed? Feeling overlooked? Right below the surface of anger there’s usually something else we haven’t dealt with yet. Take a few minutes to think about the times you find yourself angry or someone you know has found themselves angry and ask what might be right below the surface of that anger that could be addressed with a kind word, encouragement, or an invitation to talk.