Since the ultimate responsibility for an angry reaction both
begins and ends inside of an individual, the responsibility for anger and
response to that anger rests with that person. This concept is critical for
"Recognizing Your Triggers" and then taking responsibility for understanding and
dismantling them. If your anger is always about somebody or something outside of
your control, change will not happen. Shifting the 'cause' of anger is used by
those people who are not sure how to or perhaps don't want to change. When a
person is ready to change what is really in their control, understanding what
anger is REALLY about is a logical first step.
If you actively go about to dismantle your triggers, you take back the
responsibility that was yours in the first place. Freedom is not in coercing
people to avoid your triggers but rather freedom is having a choice to respond
to people in new and productive ways!
Other Topics Discussed:
Breaking Destructive Relationship Habits
Communicating Your Needs Without Anger
Recognizing and Practicing Alternatives to Anger
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