What to Do When Your Toddler Acts Aggressively
Anger is a big feeling, especially when a kid experiences it. Whether arguing over a toy with a sibling or not getting something they wanted, a furious child can spin…
Why You Need to Stop ‘Rage Applying’ for Jobs
Photo: Just Life (Shutterstock) What do you do when you feel undervalued, unsupported, and unhappy at work? One way to harness your anger is to send out a flurry of…
The Best Ways to Respond to Unfair Feedback at Work
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Early in my career I had an interaction with a boss I now regret. She began by saying, “I want to give you some feedback on your…
You Can Let Out Your Rage in Healthy, Productive Ways
Photo: antoniodiaz (Shutterstock) There’s no one right way to respond to anger, but there are certainly wrong ways. Sarcasm, passive aggression, outright aggression—there are healthier solutions to letting out some…
How to Manage an Emotional Breakdown at Work
Photo: Vladeep (Shutterstock) We all have our bad days at work. When you do, it can be all too easy for our emotions to get out of control, whether that…
How to React to Road Rage When Your Kids Are in the Car
Photo: Dmitry Kalinovsky (Shutterstock) I’m not entirely sure why the trucker was so offended by my zipper merge—which is the proper way to merge, thank you very much—but he very…
How to Actually Stay Calm During an Argument
Photo: madeaw_ec (Shutterstock) You can feel it brewing in the seconds leading up to a big argument. You temper flares, you feel flushed, and you’re suddenly ready to say aloud…
This Is How You Should Respond to Road Rage
Photo: Eak.Temwanich (Shutterstock) When someone has road rage, everyone loses—including their fellow drivers. It can be distressing seeing (and possibly hearing) someone get so angry, not knowing how far they’ll…
How to Recover From a Breakup
Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock) Breakups are tough. You were planning a life with someone, but something went wrong, and now it might feel like you’ll never be happy again. But…
How to Tell When You’re Struggling With Repressed Anger
Photo: tartanparty (Shutterstock) We’re not even three weeks into 2022, but there’s already plenty to be angry about. In fact, that’s been the case for a long time now—especially during…