Managing Anger

Written By Colēgia

Anger can be one of the hardest emotions to manage. It can feel very overwhelming at times and during others, it can cloud our judgment. It's healthy to recognize when we get to this point since if left unchecked, it can erode our trust in others. Today we want to talk about some ways to help manage our anger.

Take a Step Back

It takes a conscious effort to do so but a helpful thing to do when anger happens is to take a step back. We can do this by slowing down our thoughts and trying to remove ourselves from a situation when we feel things are getting to be too much. While it might seem hard initially, those who really care about us and have our best interests in mind will recognize when we need the space for ourselves. Empathy is a key part of this since there have been times when those around us have gone through tough things and we've been there for them. It's okay to ask for space and be by yourself when you need time to cool down after a challenging situation. The benefit of doing this is that it can help give you a better perspective on what you're experiencing. It can teach you to reflect on your anger rather than give into it.

“It takes a conscious effort to do so but a helpful thing to do when anger happens is to take a step back.”

Recognize What Makes You Angry

Recognizing what it is that upsets you is an important life skill. For some of us, it can be the actions that someone else does. For others, it can be that we're too hard on ourselves and might be our own worst critic. It can be a wide variety of things that upset us but it's good to take the time to understand what these things are. Sometimes we can very easily put ourselves in a position where we can avoid these things. If it's a game or sport that frustrates us, we can simply not engage in it. If it's a person we don't want to be around, we can not spend our free time with them. Little things such as these can help us more easily manage our anger.

“Recognizing what it is that upsets you is an important life skill.”

Prioritize Yourself First

We want to ultimately be our own best friends in life. Sometimes there are moments when it can be hard to understand what's happening. We might feel like we're losing control of a situation because something external is getting to us. These feelings are natural and can happen to anyone. Being able to put yourself first when anger happens is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and those around us. The world is in a much better place when we're able to take care of our own emotional needs since it helps us find peace. Putting ourselves first requires us to make tough decisions at times. We need to have the courage to do this and stand up for ourselves since we're in charge of our own mental well-being.

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