9 Ways To Control Your Anger


Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger is a normal feeling and can be a positive emotion when it helps you work through issues or problems, whether that’s at work or at home.

However, anger can become problematic if it leads to aggression, outbursts, or even physical altercations. Anger control is important for helping you avoid saying or doing something you may regret. Before anger escalates, you can use specific strategies for controlling anger.

Knowing that uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and your relationships and because we know that keeping your temper in check can be a challenging task, here are five ways to deal with your anger problems…


Ready to get your anger under control? Start by considering these 10 anger management tips.


1. Think before you speak: 
Because of anger, a lot of people say things they could never take back and that could ruin a lot of things. So you do not end up regretting this for the rest of your life, try your best to think before you speak no matter how hot the heat of the moment is.



2. Bring down stress level: 
One easy way to become angry is stress, when you are stressed, you tend to be irrational, and to avoid this, as soon as you feel your anger is going up, take a break, you could take a quick walk or run, or spend some time doing other activities you enjoy.


3. Never hold a grudge: 
When you allow anger and other negative feelings to fill your heart, the only person you hurt is yourself and no one else because you will just consume yourself in your own bitterness. Forgiveness is a very powerful tool to subdue anger.


4. Take a deep breath: 
Before you fly into a rage and say/do things you will end up regretting just take a deep breath and remind yourself why you should let the situation slide or you could mentally recite the national anthem or count 1 to 10 and see if the urge to explode has reduced.



5. Get some exercise
Physical activity can help reduce the stress that can cause you to become angry. If you feel your anger escalating, go for a brisk walk or run, or spend some time doing other enjoyable physical activities.



    6. Take a timeout
      Timeouts aren't just for kids. Give yourself short breaks during times of the day that tend to be stressful. A few moments of quiet time might help you feel better prepared to handle what's ahead without getting irritated or angry.




        7. Identify possible solutions
          Instead of focusing on what made you mad, work on resolving the issue at hand. Does your child's messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Is your partner late for dinner every night? Schedule meals later in the evening — or agree to eat on your own a few times a week. Remind yourself that anger won't fix anything and might only make it worse.

            8. Stick with 'I' statements
              To avoid criticizing or placing blame — which might only increase tension — use "I" statements to describe the problem. Be respectful and specific. For example, say, "I'm upset that you left the table without offering to help with the dishes" instead of "You never do any housework."



                9. Practice relaxation skills
                  When your temper flares, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep-breathing exercises, imagine a relaxing scene, or repeat a calming word or phrase, such as "Take it easy." You might also listen to music, write in a journal or do a few yoga poses — whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.


                  Like someone said, an always angry person dies before a wicked person. Take note and follow these tips to live healthier and longer.