Anger is natural, but
it can be destructive
when expressed inappropriately.
Gauge your anger
level and identify
your unhealthy expressions
of anger. -more-

 

“Anybody can
become angry - that
is easy; but to be
angry with
the right person, and
to the right degree,
and at the right time,
and for the right
purpose, and in the
right way - that is not within everybody's
power and is not
easy.” - Aristotle
-more-

1. Consciously acknowledge to yourself that you are angry...say it out loud!!!

2. Restrain from your immediate response...avoid common but
destructive responses.

3. Locate the focus of your anger...what words or actions by others
made you angry?

4. Analyze your options...ask yourself does the action I am
considering help me feel better or help the situation.

5. Take constructive action...a) let the offense go, b) listen to any
explanation.

Although anger is a normal human emotion, it become abnormal when it
becomes out of control. Out of control anger can cause damaging consequences.

Harvesting anger too long and too deeply will cause mental and physical problems including stress, high blood pressure, respiratory problems, heart attacks.

Anger can be tamed if you know what normally triggers your anger. Try figuring out what situations and behaviors really make you angry and why. The following are just a few things that can trigger the emotion of anger.

Someone hurts our pride. Someone shows disrespect. Someone puts us down, humiliates or embarrasses us. We become targets of others' anger. Our expectations are not met. We feel tired or overwhelmed. We have trouble finding a moment to ourselves. We lack money or emotional support, etc.

Always remember: People do not make us angry, situations make us angry!