We seem to have lost the art of relaxing due to pressures of modern living, hurrying up all the time but never getting where we are supposed to be on time, because when we get there, it starts all over again! This can trigger a lot of emotions which if not processed properly, can cause anger issues.
Anger is a very powerful emotion that could stem from feelings of frustration, disappointment, hurt and similar reasons. It ranges from the lower end of the spectrum where anger is manageable, to the higher end of the spectrum which is fury or rage.
Unresolved feelings of anger can eventually result in anxiety, depression, headaches, digestive disorders and can have an effect on all your relationships. Anger could cause people to behave unsociably e.g. physical violence, crime, isolation.
Would it not be good to know what to do to manage your anger? Well, we could try!
1. Breathing exercises (breathe in, count to four and breathe out).
2. Positive thoughts or reciting a mantra e.g. 'relax' 'calm down' 'easy does it' 'not worth it' etc.
3. Try and talk about your feelings to people you trust for some support
4. Try and think about things from other people's perspectives.
5.It might be an idea to listen more and digest what you hear whilst practising your breathing exercises. This will reduce stress on your cardiovascular and nervous system.
6. If you find you are not able to control your anger, do talk to a professional who can help you learn to manage your anger.
7. Remember, it is possible to learn new patterns and unlearn old ones so ANGER CAN BE MANAGED! You must be willing to put the work in to get the benefits.
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