|Mental Performance| Remove option of anger.

What if, no matter the situation, you simply didn’t allow anger as an option?

Anger is a natural response to frustration, but I’ve found that it can be a choice. While anger can sometimes serve as a bit of fuel to get work done, it tends to drain mental energy, make you illogical, and damage relationships. At this point in my life, I’ve learned that removing anger as an option as much as possible is essential for maintaining a high level of mental performance.

People often get angry about things that, in my view, don’t really matter. For example, I see people get angry over the outcome of a sports game, someone cutting them off in traffic, or a work project going wrong. Yes, there are truly terrible things that happen in life, such as the physical or psychological harm one person can inflict on someone you love. In those cases, anger toward the perpetrator may be justified. However, regardless of the severity of the situation, anger doesn’t change the fact that these events have already occurred.

Benefits of removing anger as an option.

1.Clarity of Thought: Anger clouds judgment, making it difficult to think rationally and make effective decisions. By removing anger from the equation, you maintain mental clarity, allowing you to assess situations objectively and respond with solutions rather than reactions.

2.Increased Emotional Control: The most mentally resilient people are those who master their emotions, not the other way around. Anger is a fleeting emotion, often triggered by things outside of your control. By deciding that anger isn’t an option, you take back control of your emotional responses, leading to better outcomes in high-pressure situations.

3.More Productive Relationships: In both business and personal relationships, anger rarely resolves anything. It often escalates conflicts and damages trust. By committing to removing anger as a response, you foster more productive and meaningful interactions. People value calm, composed individuals who can navigate difficulties without letting emotions take over.

4.Focus on Solutions, Not Problems: Anger shifts focus to the problem, not the solution. When you remove anger as an option, you train your mind to focus on finding solutions faster.

5.Energy Conservation: Anger is emotionally and physically exhausting. It consumes energy that could be better spent on productive tasks. By choosing not to engage in anger, you conserve mental and emotional energy, allowing you to stay focused on what truly matters.

It's important to note that while anger can occasionally serve as a motivator, there are much more sustainable sources of fuel that don't carry the same downsides.

In practice, removing anger as an option means reframing situations in real time. Focus on what you can control, and let go of the rest. It's crucial to understand that removing anger isn't about becoming passive or indifferent; it's about staying mentally sharp and emotionally resilient to enhance mental performance.