“Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue… and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem and loneliness. “
Naomi Campbell
What has made you angry recently? I saw this editorial of Naomi Campbell for WSJ Magazine October 2019 and her quote about anger. Of course, Naomi herself was notorious for exhibiting bad behavior (remember the cell phone incident?) So it’s interesting to see this quote from her as well and consider the source of anger. Did one of the world’s original supermodels have spells of insecurity and loneliness as well?
Anger can come out for many of us in the heat of the moment. We’re frustrated, tired, and at our breaking point. I was certainly near that point this weekend when I was running around solo with the kids (seriously I had back problems at the end of the day!) I never sleep enough because of the little ones/TV show catch up/IG time/random sewing projects/uber-strong Circadian rhythms and I was also angry at myself for missing my usual morning exercises. A bad day can take over our mood and reactions for that day. Unfortunately we take it out on the slightest person or incident that provokes us that day.
But I’ve found myself less angry than when I was younger. I used to be much more reactive and easy to anger. But I realize that my reactions were a result of a combination of factors. I wasn’t in a great place a few years ago. I lacked self-esteem and motivation. But I was also angry when I got called out for being in this sorry state. My lack of self-confidence fed upon itself and it took me a while to realize it. Anger can certainly be a reaction to not only others, but a projection of a culmination of our own feelings.
Luckily, I’m in a much better place mentally. I still face challenges and situations that I can’t control. It can be frustrating. But I can manage my reactions to it. I can’t effect everything around me. Yet I don’t gain anything by being angry. I’m finally taking more fitness classes I enjoy. I also really try to carve out time to decompress. It isn’t easy, but I’m certainly glad I’m not giving into anger.
Have a lovely week!
I’m angry every day that orange horror sits in the White House. I don’t even watch the news anymore because it’s like living in a bad reality show.
Yep, girl, yep. We live in some crazy reality.