by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
I cannot impose my will, values, or beliefs on others, even if I believe it would be best for them. I want people to believe what I believe, love what I love, and value what I value. Wouldn’t life be smooth for all of us then? But each individual is a unique...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Do I do things that I enjoy? The more joy I have, the less anger I will have. The more positive feelings I have, the less negative feelings I will have. I am like a container. I can fill myself with sand or gold. Some anger and other difficult feelings may never...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Do I make sure I’m not letting things build up inside? Is there something I need to be talking about right now? Is there someone I need to be talking to now, or in the near future? Why do I continue to keep my feelings to myself? Do I tell myself, It’s no one else...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Am I acting in my own best interest, or does my behavior constantly dig me a hole that I have to dig out of? You would think that everyone would automatically act in ways that will serve their interests. Most people want to do what’s best for themselves and their...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Forgiveness is more for me and those I care about than the person or people whom I’m forgiving. People mistakenly believe that forgiving means to condone someone’s bad behavior. This is not the case. I must forgive so I don’t have to walk around with the poison of...
by Steven Fiorito | Anger Management, Blog
Anger management makes sense, and almost everyone agrees with most of the guidelines and principles for managing anger and other related feelings. Then why is it so hard to do? Because when emotions are involved, intellect and logic often go out the window. We are, at...