Start your Engines

3 steps how to live with anger.

1. Observe it.
2. Express it.
3. Own it.


http://www.positivelypositive.com/2012/05/29/3-steps-for-riding-the-waves-of-anger/

I would like to add one more aspect. Sometimes you can use anger to get yourself out of self neglect rut. I recommend to not just endure anger, use it to fire up your engine to making the world a better place.

Think about a combustion engine.  The gas is injected into the cylinder, a spark causes an explosion, which pushes the piston down turning the shaft which turns the wheel.  The entire engine would be useless with out the driving force of the explosion.  However, the explosion would be useless without the control and planning of the engine.  I believe that extinguishing all anger is a great disservice that leaves most people without the motivation they need to change.  Anger erupting uncontrolled damages relationships, sometimes beyond repair.  Anger used to fuel determination add constructive planning and controlled actions, provides the power to make changes happen.

I suggest adding a fourth to the trio.

1. Observe it.
2. Express it.
3. Own it.
4. Creatively and constructively use it.