The Unexpected Benefits of Being Angry

We’re often told to shut down our anger, especially at work. But research shows that anger can be a positive force.

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When was the last time you felt angry at work?

I remember once when my wife returned home from work upset about a colleague named John. They had stayed late the previous evening working on a design for a client's house. John was stuck, and my wife proposed some solutions which they agreed to develop together.

However, the next day, she found their boss praising John for the solutions she had suggested.

My wife was pissed off – and it wasn’t just about the credit.

It was a bigger trust issue. She felt that her beliefs had been compromised. John had betrayed her values of fairness, integrity, and teamwork.

Anger is a misunderstood emotion.

It’s often seen as the dark side of our emotional spectrum. Anger surges through us, usually uninvited and unwelcome, disrupting our peace.

But what if anger isn’t the enemy we think it is? What if I told you that anger is a positive alarm indicating your values are under attack?

Let’s delve into how this powerful emotion reveals our val…