Anger management can be tough for everyone. It doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, some struggle more than others. Mentioned below are some of the most effective top ten tips that can help you control your nerves:
- Think before you Speak
It’s easy to fall victim to regret when you speak out of anger. This is why it is always important to collect your thoughts and allow others involved in the situation to do the same. It will help you have a productive conversation and take a step towards solving the problem.
- Once Calm, Express Anger
If you tend to bawl while you’re angry, it is better to calm yourself down first and reflect on the situation to help you get a broader perspective of the problem. Once you’ve cleared your thoughts and have a better grip on your temper, you can state your concerns clearly without hurting others’ sentiments.
- Exercise
Physical exertion can help relieve stress. If you feel an escalation in your anger, go for a brisk walk or do something that you enjoy. This will help you release anger and stress.
- Take a timeout
Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy short breaks during the day to relieve stress. You can spend it quietly, conversing with friends or listening to music.
- Identify solutions to your problems
Sometimes anger can make things worse and that is why taking care of the problem at hand is always wiser than contemplating on what made you mad. It’s important to understand which measures to take for solving a particular problem.
- Stick to “I” approach instead of pinning blames
Do NOT pin the blame on someone else. It might increase the tension further. Using “I” statements can help other person understand you better. Saying “I am upset due to your irresponsibility towards household work” instead of “You’re irresponsible.”
- Practice relaxation techniques
The oldest trick in the book, i.e., deep-breathing exercising, imagining your “happy place”, repeating a phrase that helps you calm down or writing down your feelings in a journal can help you deal with your temper.
- Know when to seek help
Learning anger management can be a challenge for everyone at times. However, if you feel like it is getting out of hand and is doing more harm than good, seeking professional help is important.
- Use humor to release tension
Using humor, laughing and lightening up can help you release your anger and gain a different perspective to your problem. It’s always better to avoid sarcasm as it can hurt feelings.
- Don’t hold a grudge
Forgiveness is powerful and understanding when to forgive is necessary, not only for the person at fault but also to you. It helps you let go of the anger or hate that you might have for the person or the situation at the time. It will help you in letting go of the grudge.
There you have it! The top ten tips to help you calm your temper in testing times.
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