How to manage anger:
However, anger can become problematic if it leads to aggression, outbursts, or even physical altercations. Anger control is important for helping you avoid saying or doing something you may regret. Before anger escalates, you can use specific strategies for controlling anger
1) Count down and stop reacting
Counting to 10 gives you time to cool down, so you can think more clearly and overcome the impulse to lash out
According to The Mayo Clinic, relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises have both physical and mental benefits, including reducing the activity of stress hormones. One reason that breathing exercises can help is because in times of anger, your brain is giving signals to your body that it is in crisis
2) Exercise and meditation
When you exercise, it helps shift your focus to the physical aspect and burns off excess energy. Research has supported the idea of exercising to reduce anger as well as stress. Exercising reduces blood pressure and releases endorphins into the bloodstream which increases feelings of contentedness.
Anger and frustration cause us to be stressed, activates our sympathetic nervous system, and produces shallower, faster breathing, a rapid heart rate, and raises blood pressure. The new study found that just one session of meditation reduced the physical signs of anger, even in people new to meditation
3) forgiveness- don't hold a grudge
Forgiveness means letting go of something you feel someone owes you. If someone has done something that hurt you, perhaps you feel they owe you an apology. Choosing to forgive someone means that you're no longer expecting that apology. It means letting go of your bitterness or anger towards them
It's not easy to forgive and forget
When you hold a grudge, you're recalling a past event and the negative emotions associated with it. It subjects your body to stress over a prolonged period, which has negative health effects. Rushing to forgive isn't good either, as it can make you minimize your emotions.
4) Find possible Solutions
Instead of focusing on what made you mad, work on resolving the issue at hand. Does your child's messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Is your partner late for dinner every night? Schedule meals later in the evening — or agree to eat on your own a few times a week. Remind yourself that anger won't fix anything and might only make it worse
5) write in your journal
Writing, more specifically journaling. ... Through writing, you process the reasons for your anger. Once you know why you're angry, you have more control: you can examine your responses and choose different ones. You can learn from your anger and take positive action to protect yourself from further disappointment or harm.
6) talk to a friend
Talk to your good and supportive friend who can help you by giving a new perspective.
7) laugh and smile
Releases endorphins: Natural chemicals in the body, endorphins promote a sense of well-being and relieve stress. Decreases anger: When we're in a difficult situation or in a disagreement with another person, seeing the humor in it can help. Specifically, laughter defuses anger, conflict, and self-blame.
8) empathyEmpathic concern also reduces anger by making the person substitute caring responses for angry reactions. In essence, empathy is a skill you can develop and improve. Once you get good at it, you will not be making guesses but will get a better understanding of the other person's inner world.
9) See in their point of view
Just because you are correct doesn't mean that others are wrong you just have to see in others point of view. Don't judge others until you put yourself in their shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the other person, too.
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