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There are all sorts of good sensible reasons to avoid getting angry . Not only does it make us feel
bad , it also makes us do stupid things without noticing the risks and it can be self-destructive ( 毁坏
性的) . 1 But like all emotions ,anger has its purposes, which can be used for good effects .
Anger is a motivating force .
In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force. 2 .When we see
something as beneficial , we want it more when we are angry . So, when used right, constructive anger
can make us feel strong and powerful and help push us on to get what we want.
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It may sound like a strange thing to say , but angry people have something in common with happy
people. That's because both tend to expect favorable results. By comparison those experiencing more
fear are more pessimistic (悲观的) about the future and expect further terrors.
Anger can benefit relationships.
Society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it .The problem is that when we hide our
anger, our partner doesn't know he's done something wrong. And so he keeps doing it 4 The
expression of anger, if reasonable and aimed at finding a solution, can actually benefit and strengthen
relationships.
Anger provides self-understanding.
Anger can also provide understanding into ourselves, if we allow it. Getting angry leads to a positive
outcome. Anger help discover our own faults. If we can notice when we get angry and why, then we
can learn what to do to improve our lives 5
A. Anger reduces violence.
B. Anger can encourage self-change.
C. Angry people are more optimistic.
D. And that doesn't do our relationship any good.
E. That's because it's a very strong social signal that a situation needs to be solved.
F. Most of us treat our anger as though it's unreasonable, unshowable and unmentionable.
G. Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems and barriers.
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