Healing With Grace - Trauma healing through mind, body, spirit, and faith

111. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Anger - Which one do you express? Find out!

...In reality, we have both! And that's ok. It's part of the human experience on this earth. We aren't supposed to be perfect....we're on the road of perfecting ourselves....it's a journey and not a destination. So, get fearless in finding out your anger patterns. It's going to be ok. I promise. Trust me when I say that I'm still on this journey of self-confronting my anger patters and leaning into the wisdom of what it is trying to tell me about my Self. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Anger Anger is a natural human emotion that serves an important purpose in our emotional landscape, but how we experience and express it makes all the difference. Healthy anger functions as a signal that something is wrong and needs attention. It typically: * Is proportional to the situation * Motivates constructive problem-solving * Protects legitimate boundaries * Leads to appropriate assertiveness * Dissipates once addressed * Involves awareness and responsibility for the emotion When expressed healthily, anger can strengthen relationships by communicating needs clearly and respecting others' perspectives. It often follows a pattern of recognition, regulation, and resolution. * Differentiation: Anger is like a flag - telling you that a boundary has been crossed. I could be a physical boundary, mental, emotional, or psychological - there isn’t safety. So where do you not feel safe? - Passionate Marriage [https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Marriage-David-Schnarch/dp/B0075OPQDU/ref=asc_df_B0075OPQDU?mcid=9ba60561fdc73c0bb87c2ee40bf4a745&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693463897177&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=584421012868427979&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009689&hvtargid=pla-1457680930471&psc=1] - Guest: Jennifer Finlayson-Fife [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-with-grace-trauma-healing-through-mind-body/id1649331763?i=1000616629497] Unhealthy anger becomes problematic when it: * Is disproportionate to the triggering event * Manifests as explosive outbursts or prolonged resentment * This leads to verbal or physical aggression * Gets suppressed entirely, turning inward * Damages relationships repeatedly * Controls the person rather than being controlled * Becomes chronic or the default emotional response Unhealthy anger often creates a cycle where the person feels justified in their rage while causing harm to themselves and others. Healthy anger tends to resolve issues and create positive change. Unhealthy anger typically creates more problems than it solves, damaging trust and emotional well-being. Would you like me to explore any specific aspect of anger management in more detail? Healthy AngerUnhealthy AngerThe Difference in Outcomes Healthy anger tends to resolve issues and create positive change. Unhealthy anger typically creates more problems than it solves, damaging trust and emotional well-being. Would you like me to explore any specific aspect of anger management in more detail? ********* To learn more about Hyo North, a Trauma-informed Somatic Life Coach: Email me: hyonorthlifecoach@gmail.com ⁠⁠https://hyonorthcoaching.com/⁠⁠ [https://hyonorthcoaching.com/] ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hyonorth_coaching/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hyonorth_coaching/] ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hyonorthcoaching⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/hyonorthcoaching] Scheduling Link: https://hyonorthcoaching.as.me/ [https://hyonorthcoaching.as.me/]

16. mars 2025 - 38 min