Tame Your Rage
As the minor frustrations, disappointments and frustrations start to mount; it can become increasingly difficult to manage your emotional reaction. With each added pressure, it becomes harder to deal with your feelings of anger before it becomes an overwhelming torrent of fury and negativity.
While it can be healthy to express your emotions, you need to be aware of the risks of allowing anger to control your life. By ignoring your anger, you put yourself in danger of alienating loved ones and increased risk of stress-related medical conditions, including heart disease.
The key to taming your rage is to deal with your anger before it grows into an unstoppable fury. The first step in dealing with your anger is to take an honest look at your anger personality and what you do when angry. This analysis will help you gain a better understanding of the situations that trigger your anger and develop effective techniques.
Do you typically explode in a fit of rage and unleash your anger on the nearest person or do you deny your emotions and play passive-aggressive games? There are many different anger profiles, and there are specific techniques that were particularly effective for each unique anger profile.
While there are specific techniques that work best with each anger profile, there are some common practices that can help you confront your anger without damaging your health, wellness or relationships.
Tips for Dealing with Anger
Cry It Out
Tears of anger and rage aren't just for babies or children throwing temper tantrums. Crying can be a cathartic release of anger that serves as a signal to your heart that it is ready to begin the process of healing.
Allow It to Happen
The worst thing you can do to deal with anger is to deny it. We all get angry. It is an essential emotion that can keep you from getting hurt or can inspire you to leave a dangerous situation. By allowing yourself to express your anger, before it is out of control, will allow you to accurately direct the anger and use it to make positive changes.
Find a Safe Space
Give yourself a safe space to release your anger. This safe place might be through a conversation with a trusted friend, an energetic workout or getting it all down in writing. However, you need to be cautious not to vent endlessly or embark on a tirade. Focus on expressing your anger with words and finding a solution to the problem.
Calm Your Mind
Moments of intense anger often pass quickly, and that is why "counting to 10" before speaking is often wise advice. Try different techniques, such as deep breathing or counting down, to see what works best to reach a calm mindset. Other times you may find it beneficial to remove yourself from the situation by taking a walk or sitting in a quiet room. Find out what works best for you!
You may find some of these tips more useful than others in managing your response to your anger, but you owe it to yourself to discover what works to calm you down in the heat of the moment.
