10 Effective Anger Management Tips
Anger is an important part of human emotion. Getting angry sometimes is normal..it is your instant response to an unfavorable situation or a moment. But your anger should never be beyond the point of control. It is important for you to deal with your anger wisely if you want to avoid unnecessary life problems, mental stress, and serious health issues.
These anger management tips will help you control your impulses and not let your anger bring the worst out of you —
1. Think First then Respond
No matter how much you regret later you can not ever take back what you say. In anger, you often don’t have control over what you are saying or doing but don’t let this thing stops you from considering other’s feelings. Your action which you are going to credit to your anger is not going to rectify the reality. Once you have hurt someone you can never reverse it. Take some time and think before you speak anything when you are angry. It will help you not do/say anything that you might regret later on.
2. Wait and Calm yourself
Once you are calm, you will be able to understand the situation better and respond to it accordingly. Calmness helps you control your emotions and react in a meaningful and clear manner.
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3. Do Exercise
An exercise is a form of physical activity. It helps relax your nerves and body. You feel stress-free and calm when you exercise. When you feel you are getting angry it’s best to indulge in some physical activity. Go take a run or do some gym. You will feel much better and feel your anger radiating out of your body.
4. Take a Timeout
Take some time out and relax. You may feel your anger rising and getting irritated when you are constantly in a stressful situation. Give yourself some ‘self -time’ and shut down your senses for a few minutes. Just sit and breathe. Don’t think about anything else at that moment. You will feel much more relaxed and light. You’ll feel the pressure dissolving and your mood getting better. Continue your work then and handle it in a prepared and calm manner.
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5. Work on Solutions
Think about the matter that is making you mad in the first place. Then instead of going in the full anger mode work on all the solutions that will work for you and finally keep your focus on them. Once you have figured out the solution you will handle the situation smartly rather than having your anger rise.
6. Share your Problems
Nothing can be solved without communication. If you practice communication you can very well make the other person understand what you are feeling and where exactly are you finding the problem. Let them know what you have to say. Don’t put the blame on them but gracefully tell them which behavior of their hurt you the most. Make them realize their mistake and demand for a change rather than fighting with them and keeping your point in anger.
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7. Say No to Grudges
Holding grudges against someone will not help you. Don’t let the negative feelings and emotions consume you. Everything has a positive side..focus on that rather than the negative one. Forgiveness is the biggest quality. The power it holds is unmatchable. Learn to forgive people. As time passes people change..there is always hope for change. Give people a chance and see them evolve into someone much wiser and better. Give them a chance to learn from their mistakes and change for good.
8. Use Humor to Lighten up your Mood
Face whatever is bothering you with humor. Humor can easily lighten up your mood and lift your spirits. It will relax your mind and help you think better.
9. Bring Relaxation Skills into Practice
Whenever you find your anger getting out of hand practice some relaxation skills. These skills as the name suggests will help you calm down and relax. Take a deep breath and let go of all the stress and overthinking. Imagine things that help soothe your mind and gets your mind off everything else other than it. Listen to fast upbeat kind of music and let yourself loose. Along with it, you can ever maintain a journal where you can fill an entry every day about your experiences — both good and bad.
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10. If Nothing Works, get Help
Sometimes nothing works for you. No matter how hard you try to change yourself or control your anger..nothing helps. In that case, get some medical help. Seek a therapist’s help and discuss your problems openly with them. With proper medications and exercises, you will feel better.
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Originally published at http://personalitydevelopmentskills.wordpress.com on August 12, 2019.
