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7 strategies of anger management

Managing anger is essential for mental well being and healthy social relationships. Here are 7 strategies of anger management.

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Early Signs

Look for early signs of anger. If you see extreme irritability, muscle tension, increased heart rate; disassociate yourself from the anger causing situation.

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Deep Breathing

To calm your body's stress response, engage in slow-deep breathing. It will help in calming down your anger.

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Counting to Ten

In a stressful situation, count to 10 before responding or reacting. It will give you time to process to give a more measued response.

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Take a Break

If something is making you extremely angry, disassociate from the situation and take a break.  Arrange your thoughts and rethink the situation from different perspectives.

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Solve the Problem

Instead of dwelling on or continuously thinking of the thing that makes you angry, concentrate on solving the problem. It will give you control over anger.

 

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Practice Mindfulness and Exercise

Regulary induldge in mindfulness activities like meditation and deep breathing exercises. 

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Seek Support

Consider visiting a therapist for help or open up to your friends or familiy about the feeling and reason for anger.

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