Can I first tell you anxiety is a normal feeling?

We all have had it at one time or another. Every. Single. Person.

Sure, we may use different words to describe it - it can get lumped under the words stressed, worried, nervous - you get the picture.

Our minds chatter on all day long. It’s impossible to be aware of each & every single thought, and while I dislike talking in absolutes, I’ll venture to say it’s just impossible for us to be THAT aware. While it isn’t usually a problem, our thoughts are behind the steering wheel driving to our emotional destination.

Most types of therapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change.

In our therapy work, we see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings.

Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.

We often explore this in therapy, the concept of finding balance. If you want to create balance in your life, it is important to know how you define success. The following list is a place to start. Cross off those that don’t seem important to you and add your own. Next, identify which of the items on your list are the most essential to your success definition and which items present the greatest challenge to you.