Self-control

Do You Know What Makes You Angry?

“I’m mad, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” “Don’t get mad, get even!” Comments and advice about anger are pervasive. People get angry, and then do something about it: act on it, get even, whatever. It usually makes matters worse. Act on your anger? We have all seen examples of problems this can …

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Warning! Anger Comes In Many Forms

His heart felt like it would leap out of his chest. The chest started to tighten up, and a burning feeling spread up from there to his face, and then his head. Someone was hammering away inside his head, desperate to burst out, as soon as his head exploded. Most people have experienced symptoms like …

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Are You a Row Boat or a Cruise Ship?

Want to have some fun? Try crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a small row boat. You are going to bob wildly with each wave, always on the verge of flipping over. On the other hand, you could make the journey on a cruise ship. You will barely notice the waves. They will not disturb the …

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