Anger is a natural and even beneficial emotion. However, it is critical to approach it positively. Anger that is out of control can have a negative impact on your health and relationships. Are you ready to master your rage?
Consider these ten anger management suggestions to get started.
1. Consider your words before speaking. 2. Once you've regained your composure, express your concerns. 3. Get some physical activity. 4. Take a break. 5. Look for potential solutions. 6. Use 'I' statements only. 7. Don't bear grudges. 8. Use humor to de-stress. 9. Work on your relaxation techniques. 10. Recognize when you need assistance.
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Great post @John. T, in a time when the world seems to be angry quite a lot of the time, this post is...well timely.
It's useful to have a a list of ideas to utilise when one is angry.
It's also useful to be able to identify when one is feeling angry, or at least be able to identify and observe that emotion taking place.
There are many philosophies that encourage identification of the emotion and thus reduce its power.
Stoic philosophy, Zen Buddhism along with mindfulness, and the therapeutic approaches of CBT all encourage becoming self-aware as to what processes or emotions are running through our minds. By awareness, we create a little space around the emotion which then reduces our own self-identification with the anger so instead of 'my anger' it becomes 'an anger, or the anger'.
Thanks for sharing this fantastic post on how to reduce anger, and perhaps even prevent us from reacting in haste.