1) You’re unaware you’re irritated
“You wake up with a headache and some flu symptoms,” Abrams says. “You’re in a negative mindset but don’t even notice it.”
2) You’re clearly annoyed
“At breakfast, your wife nags you about a bill you forgot to pay, and you argue, which raises your overall irritation. Now you’re definitely annoyed.”
3) You’re pretty damn steamed
“As you leave, you spill coffee on your shirt. It’s a small annoyance, but all of a sudden it seems huge. You feel your muscles tighten. Now you’re definitely on edge.”
4) You’re seriously angry
“Driving to work, a person cuts you off in traffic. Now
