Anger Issues

Anger is a normal human emotion that can be either good or bad, depending (at least in part) on whether it gets out of control and leads you to act irrationally or aggressively. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on your health and relationships, lead to problems at work, and have a destructive impact on the overall quality of your life. This article offers some practical anger management tips to help you overcome it. Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. – Mark Twain Often there’s a more significant issue behind what triggers your wrath. Anger can be a mask for deeper feelings such as hurt, fear, shame, guilt, or insecurity. Anger management can help you uncover those hidden emotions and teach you how to express yourself in a healthy, appropriate way without being physically or verbally abusive. You may not be able to avoid the people or things that push your buttons and make your blood boil, but you always have a choice as to how you respond. The following are some anger management tips that can help empower you to take control of your anger before it takes control of you. Ten anger management tips to get you started Think before you speak. Once you say or do something, you cannot take it back. Stop and think before you react. Pretend your lips are glued shut. If possible, walk away from a triggering situation to buy yourself time to reflect on the issue at hand. Maybe go for a short walk around the block, or take a deep breath and slowly count to ten. For example, taking a timeout when a conversation starts to get heated can help you avoid [...]