Anger is a feeling that we all get daily. Although many psychologists believe that anger is a positive feeling, when it gets out of control it is extremely destructive. Here are 5 ways to calm your anger on the long term.
Delay the “explosion”
It is very hard to control yourself and to think clearly when you’re mad, but if you manage to do some breathing exercises and don’t explode immediately, you’ll have more chances to think and do the right thing. If you feel like breaking something, step aside from it. If you feel like screaming, do it, but make sure not to disturb anyone else.
Focus your anger on something else
When you’re feeling angry, try to write down every detail about it: how you’re feeling, what made you feel like that. If you know how to play an instrument, transfer you anger into music. No matter what your passion is, try to transfer your anger in that direction.
Try some yoga and meditation
Controlling your anger through physical exercise is the best way to do it. Your body will release endorphins that will help you relax. Yoga is one of the best ways to learn how to cope with your anger, and meditation is good for you, no matter if you’re angry or not. You don’t have to do yoga if you don’t like it, just try any workout you prefer and I guarantee you that you’ll see some changes in your behavior.
Be opened about it
If you’re feeling angry, don’t hesitate to be honest about it with others. We tend to keep our anger inside of us, until it gets to a point when it simply explodes. Stop doing that and start talking about it, it will make you feel so much better.
Take precautions
Try a healthier lifestyle, be active, choose a healthy diet, meditate and spend more time with your loved ones. People who live a balanced life are less likely to get angry. Start doing something that gives you energy, discover your passion and start doing things that you love. Besides that, do something nice for another person anytime you get the chance. The feeling of helping another will keep anger away.
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I´ve been having my patience tested so many times these last few weeks and I really think I´ve been managing my anger well, specially with delaying it but I´ll really give that redirectioning a try.
Nice post, sir!
Hahaha, kidding, description on your profile made me laugh (I know what you’re talking about :D) Btw, yoga and meditation really do help and, beside that, also have a great and positive influence on health - both physical and mental. Breathing excercises also can be very helpful in stresfull situations! Have you tried pranayama? :)
Thank you! I have never tried pranyama :D
You should...there are many YT tutorials...so you’ll be ready the next time somebody makes you mad 😉
Maybe you can teach me :p
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I think so delaying it is bad, because anger can be compared to a ticking time bomb that will grow over time and eventually explode and kill you. However your others ways are perfect.
One a side note: I've been following you for a while and your posts are amazing insightful. But can you make a post on how you grew on steemit and made it this far and some tips to help me grow as well thank you!
Engaging with others and making valuable comments will help you a lot.
Really appreciate it 🙏🏽
This is very helpful. We all deal with anger. I love the part where you mentioned breathing exercise. I tried it myself and it definitely works because it gives me the time to think. Also counting to 10 works. Great post
Nice post
i like your tips,i am a angry man i follow your tips.
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You are right but we can't control ourself when we are angry it's hard to take the right decision in anger .
Nice post
Nice read, I especially agree with the last paragraph about being active. Thanks for sharing! @journeyfreedom
being a better version of your own self is the best decision to make..thanks for this @jwolf
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It is true that anger can affect our lives in a vast way, depending on how we let it enter the world we are living in; I also think you have listed some great techniques to help calm the emotion when you are placed in certain situations. Considering predicaments, people should, indeed, be angry. There is nothing wrong with anger or any other emotion; however, I once read that emotions can simply be a product of your own thoughts.
For example, the thoughts and mood you are experiencing in that moment have nothing to do with the actual events that are occurring, but rather, your mind becomes the source of your mood based on previous events that may or may not have transpired (previously).
Just something to think about in future interactions/situations, if chosen to!
Beautiful write up. I can relate to the part of focusing your anger to something. Anytime I feel upset/pissed off I do take a walk or start writing and it really helps to control my anger
Time to calm down with these tips lets see how it goes thanks for sharing !