Anger isn’t just an emotion, it’s a battle between two parts of your brain. Neuroscience shows that when you lose control and give in to anger, your emotional brain takes over, dominating decision-making, judgment, and self-control. Over time, this can make you reactive, impulsive, and easier to influence. But there’s a powerful alternative. When you stay calm, your thinking brain, the prefrontal cortex, activates and strengthens. This region is responsible for reasoning, planning, and long-term