What is anger and how to balance it.

Here we are friends.  Are you ready to hit the PAUSE button and  move from anger controlling your life? 

Alright, let's dive into the fiery world of anger—because who hasn't felt like a volcano ready to erupt at some point, right? Anger is like that uninvited guest who crashes the party, whether it's a mild annoyance that your Wi-Fi is slow or full-blown road rage when someone cuts you off. It's a completely natural reaction when life throws its curveballs at us, whether those curveballs come from other people or even our own thoughts playing tricks on us.

When anger shows up, it doesn't come alone. Oh no, it brings along its buddies: a racing heart, tense muscles, and that adrenaline rush that makes you feel like you could lift a car—or at least flip a table. And let’s not forget how it messes with your head, making it harder to think straight or make good decisions (hello, regrettable text messages!).

But here's the thing: anger isn’t all bad. It's like fire—use it wisely, and it can keep you warm; lose control, and it burns everything down. The real magic happens when you start figuring out what lights that fire in the first place. Once you know your triggers and patterns, you can learn to manage that heat without letting it scorch your peace of mind.

So, in a nutshell, anger is powerful stuff. It can be a wrecking ball or a tool for transformation—it all depends on how you handle it. By getting to know your anger better, you can turn it from a destructive force into a catalyst for personal growth and positive change. After all, emotional intelligence and good communication are like the water to your fire, keeping things in balance.

And remember you are in control of you!  There will ALWAYS be a reason to be angry.  The world and all its inhabitance both people and animals test us on the daily.  I like to say there is Always Some Stuff (A.S.S.) LOL!

So that being said, I am excited to teach you how to live a gem of a life with my anger taming PEARL framework.  P pause. E engage. A activate. R recognize and L learn...woo hoo you are going to get so empowered and chilly zen my friends!

**Key takeaways:**
- Anger is a natural response to threats or injustices—no shame in that!
- It comes with physical and cognitive side effects, so be prepared.
- Understanding your triggers and patterns is the secret sauce to managing anger effectively.