How to Harness Indignation to Effect Positive Change
Crystal Trevors MSc., MBA, ACC
I Help Health Care Leaders and Hospital CEOs Enhance Leadership Skills and Drive Organizational Success | ICF Certified Coach| Seasoned Executive with 15+ Years Driving Strategic Growth and Building Resilient Leaders
Today, I want to talk about a feeling that many of us experience but often struggle to understand: indignation. It's that intense emotion we feel when we encounter something that seems unfair or unjust. As a life coach, I've seen how this feeling can affect us deeply, and I believe it's worth exploring.
When my clients come to me, sharing their frustrations and indignation, I always encourage them to take a step back and reflect. Why do you feel this way? What is the teaching moment here? These questions are crucial because indignation can be a powerful signal from our inner selves, pointing us towards something that matters deeply to us.
Indignation can be a catalyst for positive change. It can motivate us to stand up against injustice and fight for what we believe in. Think about the times when you've felt indignant—was it because you witnessed unfair treatment, discrimination, or a violation of your values? These moments can be transformative if we channel our emotions constructively.
However, it's also important to recognize when indignation becomes counterproductive. We've all seen examples of this, like the "Karen" phenomenon on social media, where indignation is directed at trivial or personal grievances rather than meaningful issues. This kind of behavior can create unnecessary conflict and distract from genuine efforts to address societal problems.
So, how can we turn our indignation into action? Here are a few steps to consider:
Remember, indignation is not just a source of frustration—it's a powerful emotion that can drive us to make the world a better place. By reflecting on our feelings and channeling them into constructive actions, we can turn our indignation into a force for good.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope it inspires you to explore your own feelings of indignation and find ways to make a positive impact.
Warm regards,
Crystal Trevors, MSC, MBA, ACC