When most of us hear the word enemies, we probably think immediately of all the people who have actually hurt or harmed us. But there are also tricky adversaries (obstacles) that we all have to contend with—our own inner enemies. These are inner qualities such as anger, greed, lust...

Anger is a pervasive problem in our society, and the levels of anger displayed by some individuals seem to be spiralling out of control. As a society, we pay the price for uncontrolled anger in the form of broken families, medical expenses and law enforcement bills.The first step is...

The recent murder of Elana Fric-Shamji in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, to my mind, demonstrates that we still live in a culture that is sexist (inequality of gender), misogynistic (a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women), and promotes violence, in all...

When you get to tell someone off, you might feel pretty good for a while, but somehow the sense of righteous indignation and hatred grows, and it hurts you. It’s as if you pick up hot coals with your bare hands and throw them at your enemy. If the coals happen to hit him, he will be...

Domestic violence has been in the news and has been the subject of commentaries and editorials in the media, both nationally and internationally. It is a major social problem in all countries worldwide, including Canada.This brief article attempts to examine the link between...

Many people believe that in a conflictual situation, they can control others by resorting to excessive anger, and that this is a permanent solution to the conflict. This may apply in the short term if the other person becomes fearful, as with a child, and caves in to your demands,...

Many people feel powerless in managing their anger. However, by taking appropriate action, you could change this. What you can do to...

We are constantly talking to ourselves either verbally or in our minds.Both research and experience show that when persons with anger problems change the way they talk to themselves, their anger level drops and they often regain control of...

The word management means to work upon or alter for a specific purpose or goal.The purpose of anger management is to enable one to express anger in a healthy, assertive way and to take constructive action. When anger is expressed appropriately, one can avoid losing control, which...

Some situations or conditions could lead to anger.Anger is fundamentally caused by how a person thinks about or perceives certain situations. The following factors could serve as triggers, resulting in anger:Perceived loss of controlFeeling disrespectedFeeling frustratedUnfulfilled...