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HOW TO CONTROL ANGER

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 Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems,problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This brochure is meant to help you understand and control anger.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.

1.Count down:If you’re really mad, start at 100. In the time it takes you to count, your heart  rate will slow, and your anger will likely subside.

2.Take a breather:Your breathing becomes shallower and speeds up as you grow angry. Reverse that trend and your anger by taking slow, deep breaths from your nose and exhaling out of your mouth for several moments.

3.Go walk around: Exercise can help calm your nerves and reduce anger. Go for a walk, ride your bike, or hit a few golf balls. Anything that gets your limbs pumping is good for your mind and body.

4.Relax your muscles:Progressive muscle relaxation calls on you to tense and slowly relax various muscle groups in your body, one at a time. As you tense and release, take slow, deliberate breaths.

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5.Express your anger:it’s OK to say how you feel, as long as you handle it in the right way. Ask a trusted friend to help you be accountable to a calm response. Outbursts solve no problems, but mature dialogue can help reduce your stress and ease your anger. It may also prevent future problems.

Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, if you find your anger turns to aggression or outbursts, you need to find healthy ways to deal with anger.


By: Simisola Akinboade
cc: https://www.healthline.com



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