03-18-2024
‘Venting’ your anger actually does more harm than goodAnger is a complex emotion that, if not managed properly, can lead to aggression and stress. While the immediate gratification of venting might seem appealing, recent research highlights the ineffectiveness of such approaches in truly diminishing feelings of anger. Instead, strategies that focus on reducing physiological arousal -- essentially, calming the body and mind -- prove to be far more beneficial. Expressing anger: The venting paradox explained Brad Bushman, a professor of communication at The Ohio State University, emphasizes the importance of dispelling the myth that venting...
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