Recently, my Head of Department asked to speak with me. She mentioned how I’ve been easily angered these days.
I took responsibility for this by discussing it with someone I was involved with, and they agreed. This got me thinking while I’ve always known I had anger issues, I truly believed I had improved in recent years. However, it seems they’re resurfacing.
I can’t pinpoint exactly why this is happening, but I can identify a few contributing factors. First, I’ve been letting people’s actions trigger my reactions, giving them too much power over my emotions. Second, I’ve been breaking down under pressure, possibly due to lack of proper rest or other stressors.
As a leader first to myself and then to others it’s crucial that I reassess my reactions. I need to ask myself: Do their actions truly deserve this level of response? I refuse to let anyone have that much control over my emotions.
Additionally, I must prioritize adequate rest and avoid succumbing to external pressure, no matter how overwhelming it seems.
There may be other underlying factors, but addressing these two issues first will lay the foundation for uncovering and managing the rest.
If you’re also struggling with emotional control, I encourage you to introspect and take back control of your life. Self-awareness is the first step toward lasting change.
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