Good Anger

Harness the power of your anger. In recent years we have become much more open and accepting of difficult human emotions, but one remains taboo: anger. And for good reason - unchecked anger is frightening, unconstructive, and shows some of the worst parts of ourselves.Whilst we live in the least violent age of human history, it often feels like we are the angriest we''ve ever been. But we often end up either allowing that anger to build until it boils over or pushing it down and suppressing it, contributing to problems like depression and anxiety. By denying the anger we feel and denying ourselves the opportunity to release it, we not only don''t resolve our issues, we might also be hurting ourselves even more.In Good Anger , journalist Sam Parker investigates how we can harness the power of this core emotion to constructive ends. As well as looking at the history and gendered expectations of anger, Parker explores how it affects every facet of our lives. From explosive exercise and reducing symptoms of anxiety, to how anger can be channelled compassionately to resolve problems in our relationships, work and wider societal change, you''ll learn to find the goodness in your anger.This is a book for people-pleasers, conflict-avoiders, anxiety-sufferers and self-improvers. It reminds us that understanding the worst parts of ourselves can help us live better lives.>

Auteur

Sam Parker is a senior editor at British GQ. He has been a features writer and editor for over ten years, covering culture, psychology and lifestyle for outlets such as the Observer, The Times and Esquire. He worked as a senior editor at Penguin Random House where he edited a collection of essays by leading authors about the mental health impact of Covid-19. He is a regular volunteer and fundraiser for suicide prevention charities. He has been in therapy for the past seven years. @samparkercouk

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A compelling exploration of how to harness your anger

Contenu

1. Bad Anger 2. Good Anger, A Hidden History 3. The Body 4. Gender 5. Love 6. Work 7. Protest 8. Inner Peace 9. Good Anger