Sometimes these transfers from the emotion of anger become habitual and the gymnast loses awareness of the original situation from which the emotion derived This can really spell trouble in the learning process. Anger is a form of energy that can be motivating. The experience of anger is usually so uncomfortable that most people express it simply as a way of calming down. Once it is out the relief is often immediate in most cases. Unfortunately, at times this involves directing it against someone who may have nothing to do at all with the causes for the feeling.
People are often unaware that personal needs are being met by their anger.
Although it is relatively easy to recognize that we are angry, it is sometimes not as easy to identify the very emotional issues that have caused it. For example, the coach putting you down may be the surface issue, but the real reason for the resulting anger may have much more to do with your generally low feelings of low self-esteem. The put down merely serves as a stark reminder of this. It is easy to misuse anger and it is important to be aware if this possibility. Remember that this kind of response can take its toll on a coach-gymnast relationship limiting gymnastics progress.