We can use anger to lash out at others and intimidate them. We can turn it inward and beat ourselves up. We can use it to speak out with firmness increase our self esteem. We can use it to correct a situation that is wrong. All great social movements had their beginning in someone feeling angry.
Anger is a powerful tool for social change on a personal and societal level.
We can use our anger as a tool for change. When we use anger in a positive way, self esteem increases. Anger is a coping mechanism for dealing with some event that threatens our body, property, self esteem, values of what we hold near and dear or when we don t get our way. So you are the only one who can make yourself angry. You choose how you respond to events that upset you.