Personal Development To tame your anger, it may help to take time to observe and name it. There is now clear evidence that anger isn't one emotion but rather a whole family of emotions. And learning to identify different members of the family is a powerful tool for regulating your anger. Psychologists refer to the practice as learning to improve your “emotional granularity”. “…In many ways, anger is like wine. There are these major varieties — such as chardonnay and pinot noir — but each vintage has its own unique combination of aromas, flavors and potency. The more practice you have at detecting — and naming — these nuances, the better you understand wine. “And if you learn to detect all the various flavors and nuances of anger and label them, you can start to handle your anger better…”. Article: Angry?! How Naming and Understanding the Different Kinds of Anger Can Help