Anger Management
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #1
Ask yourself this question: "Will the object of my anger matter
ten years from now?" Chances are, you will see things from a
calmer perspective.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #2
Ask yourself: "What is the worst consequence of the object of
my anger?" If someone cut in front of you at the book store
check-out, you will probably find that three minutes is not
such a big deal.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #3
Imagine yourself doing the same thing. Come on, admit that you
sometimes cut in front of another driver, too ... sometimes by
accident. Do you get angry at yourself?
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #4
Ask yourself this question: "Did that person do this to me on
purpose?" In many cases, you will see that they were just
careless or in a rush, and really did not mean you any
harm.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #5
Try counting to ten before saying anything. This may not
address the anger directly, but it can minimize the damage you
will do while angry.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #6
Try some "new and improved" variations of counting to ten. For
instance, try counting to ten with a deep slow breathe in
between each number. Deep breathing -- from your diaphragm --
helps people relax.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #7
Or try pacing your numbers as you count. The old
"one-steamboat-two-steamboat, etc." trick seems kind of lame to
me. Steamboats are not the best devices to reduce your steam.
How about "One-chocolate-ice-cream-two-chocolate-ice-cream", or
use something else that you find either pleasant or
humorous.
ANGER MANAGEMENT TIP #8
Visualize a relaxing experience. Close your eyes, and travel
there in your mind. Make it your stress-free oasis.
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