In this episode, Laura and Ali dive deep into the complexities of anger, accountability, and emotional processing. Through personal stories, including a heated incident at a children’s football match, they explore how anger manifests, the importance of self-awareness, and the value of taking responsibility for our actions. The conversation offers practical tools for managing strong emotions and highlights the journey from reaction to reflection and growth.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s normal to experience anger; what matters is how you process and respond to it.
• Self-awareness and accountability are crucial for personal growth and healthy relationships.
• Apologising and taking ownership of your actions can help repair and strengthen connections.
• Processing anger through exercise, writing, talking, or holistic therapies can be effective.
• Not everyone will give you the closure or apology you seek—focus on what you can control.
• Emotional release is healthy; suppressing anger can lead to anxiety or other issues.
• Supportive friends and honest conversations are valuable for working through difficult emotions.

Tools & Practices You Recommended in This Episode:

• Exercise: Running, going to the gym, and boxing are effective ways to process and release anger.
• Writing: Journaling or writing letters (even if you don’t send them) to express and process emotions.
• Talking: Having honest conversations with trusted friends or loved ones to process feelings.
• Voice Notes: Sending voice messages to friends as a way to release and work through emotions.
• Holistic Therapies: Reiki and other gentle, holistic therapies as helpful for emotional release and processing.
• Self-Reflection: Taking time to reflect on your reactions, apologise when needed, and practice self-awareness.
• Supportive Friendships: Relying on a close, supportive group of friends who can offer perspective and help you process emotions.

Other Recommendations:

• If you are really concerned about your anger or emotional health, we encourage you to seek support from professional services or reach out to us so we can help send you to the appropriate support.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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