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Many of us are taught that anger is an emotion best kept inside. Anger is negative and dangerous, we are told. Be kind. Practice forgiveness. But anger has purpose and value, and when it\u2019s processed and expressed in a healthy way, it can actually improve several areas of your life.<\/p>\n

Read on for five ways what psychologists call \u201cconstructive anger\u201d can be considered one of your most important tools for strong emotional health.<\/p>\n

Understanding \u201cConstructive Anger\u201d<\/strong>
\nBefore you can put \u201cconstructive anger\u201d to work in your life, you need to understand how it differs from its toxic cousin, \u201cdestructive anger.\u201d Destructive anger is aggressive, impulsive, and explosive, often marked by shouting, verbal and physical abuse, or self-destructive acts.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 6 WAYS TO DEAL WITH ANGER<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Constructive anger is none of those things; it is solution-oriented, proportionate to the perceived wrong, and marked by self-examination, curiosity, and respect for yourself and others.<\/p>\n

\u201cConstructive anger is anger that heals,\u201d says Lisa Najavits, a Boston-based psychology professor and author of the trauma and substance abuse treatment manual Seeking Safety<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,<\/em> in which she coined the term \u201cconstructive anger.\u201d This healthy type of anger, she says, \u201cis a source of important learning that leads to growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anger Can Motivate Us to Break Bad Habits<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnger can be a very motivating force for bringing about positive change,\u201d says Janet Pfeiffer, an anger management coach and the author of The Secret Side of Anger<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em> If you have a bad habit, from mindless eating to too much time on Facebook, it can take getting angry at the habit\u2019s negative effects on your life to inspire you to do something about it.<\/p>\n

Pfeiffer, who is a survivor of bulimia, says she used the emotional energy anger brought her to replace her bad habits with healthy ones. \u201cI directed my anger at the bulimia,\u201d she says, \u201cand with great determination, freed myself from what was holding me back from fully embracing life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anger Can Strengthen Your Career<\/strong>
\nWhether you are observing unfair practices by your company, feel unvalued by colleagues, or are tired of a coworker swiping your snacks, anger often shows up at work. If possible, advises Pfeiffer, address concerns directly with the colleague you\u2019re struggling with, unless involving HR is in your best interest.<\/p>\n

To have a productive conversation, particularly with a superior, be honest with yourself about whether hurt, frustration, or anxiety is a bigger culprit than anger in the situation. \u201cAddress the underlying cause of the anger rather than the anger itself,\u201d says Pfeiffer.<\/p>\n

Is it truly a workplace issue, or does the situation make you angry because it reminds you of something from your past? Once you identify the reason for your anger, if it\u2019s work-related, you can discuss it calmly, which increases your chances of being heard and respected at work.<\/p>\n

Anger Can Change the World<\/strong>
\nSeeing a homeless person struggling on the street, witnessing prejudice or injustice, or simply scanning ever-worsening news headlines provokes many emotions, including anger. Channeling those feelings into concrete, constructive action is a long-held principle among those who advocate for social change.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I am angry, I can pray well and preach well,\u201d said Martin Luther King, Jr. When you put your anger to work for a cause you believe in, you\u2019ll feel energized and inspired, and you just might make the world a better place.<\/p>\n

Anger Can Improve Relationships<\/strong>
\nIn love and friendship, anger is inevitable, and how you confront it can have lasting consequences. Consider anger an \u201calert,\u201d says Pfeiffer. Screaming, blaming, or acting out physically can destroy your relationship, but expressing anger constructively can save it.<\/p>\n

Imagine an emergency room doctor, she says. \u201cIf the EMTs bring somebody in on a stretcher, the doctors don\u2019t get emotionally wrapped up.\u201d They stay calm, rational, and focused\u2014and so should you when working through a relationship challenge. Give yourself time to calm down, set goals, and approach your partner with respect, as neutral a tone of voice as possible, and an open desire to move forward together.<\/p>\n

Anger Can Foster Healing<\/strong>
\nAnger is a natural part of healing from traumatic life events. Najavits says, \u201cYou may feel angry at people who hurt you, at the world, at God, at yourself, at life, at family, at strangers.\u201d Acknowledging and exploring that anger constructively, with the guidance of a trained professional, is crucial to the recovery process.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn recovery,\u201d says Najavits, \u201cthe goal is to use your anger as a way to learn about yourself and grow. The task is to face your anger without letting it destroy you or others.\u201d<\/p>\n

To those who worry their anger is too strong to contain or channel in a healthy direction, she reassures: \u201cIt is never too late, no matter how long you\u2019ve had a problem with anger. Mainly, it requires really listening to others\u2019 feedback about your anger, \u2018owning\u2019 your feelings rather than acting them out, expressing anger in healthy ways, and learning to tolerate the painful feelings behind the anger.\u201d<\/p>\n

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