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- Take a deep breath when you feel angry.
- Count up ten. You will see that your anger has reduced to some extent.
- Write down your feelings in a document. Think about each of the points you felt strongly about. You might find some solutions to your loss of temper appearing in your own lines.
- Observe yourself as a third person. Get to the root cause of your anger. You might find that it was misdirected or arising from misunderstanding/ miscommunication. By understanding your anger, you will be able to mitigate it.
- Go for a walk or some form of exercise which will physically and mentally loosen you up. During exercise, the body will regulate your adrenaline and cortisol levels more effectively.
- If you feel someone has made you angry, directly confront the person. State upfront that you think you have been wronged. You could end up with a wonderful reconciliation, maybe a life-long friendship with the individual you meet.
How to deal with anger – a few tips
