Anger and Anger Management

Sometimes you may feel angry—everyone does from time to time. Anger itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing; what’s important is how you behave when you feel it. Anger becomes harmful when it leads you to hurt or upset someone else. Uncontrolled anger can damage friendships or put you in embarrassing situations.
When we’re angry, we might feel hot or cold, our heartbeat quickens, and our breathing becomes heavier. Often, we clench our teeth or fists. In extreme cases, an angry person might kick, punch, or shout at another person or even an animal.
To avoid hurting yourself or others, it’s essential to control your anger. Here are some simple exercises to help you manage it:
When you feel angry:
1. Go somewhere where you can be alone.
2. Take three deep breaths.
3. Slowly count to ten in your head.
4. Calmly think and talk to yourself. You can say things like:
o “Calm down.”
o “I can overcome this anger.”
o “I can handle this.”
5. Write down what made you angry on a piece of paper.
6. Take a fresh sheet of paper and draw on it with pencils or pens.
7. Rip up a piece of paper (just remember to put the pieces in the bin afterward to avoid making someone else angry).
8. Take a pillow and punch it firmly ten times.
After trying these simple exercises, you’ll feel less angry and better equipped to make the right decisions.