Many of us have difficulties with how we deal with anger
Sometime anger is dangerous to us or to others, when it gets out of control and turns destructive and leads to problem
Anger can be controlled and it can be used effectively
Myths about anger
Anger is dangerous
We should not express our anger
Anger is bad
Anger is good
Anger is sin
Male are more anger
Negative effects of anger
Bodily system becomes rigid and impure
We damage or abuse others
Broken relationship
“ Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -Buddha
Positive effects of anger
Energize us to do something
Enable us to assertive
Help us to survive
It is a way of communication
Motivate us to take action
Nobody makes you angry without your concern
Causes of anger
High expectation
Faulty perception and thinking
Personality factor
Poor communication skills
Poor emotional control
“ Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” -Buddha
What do you think?
Judgmental
Hate
Blame
Preoccupied
Take revenge
Distrust
“ Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” -Mohandas Gandhi
How do you feel?
Frustration
Jealous
Disappointment
Irritability
“ When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.” -Epictetus
“ Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within everyone's power and that is not easy.” -Aristotle
“ When anger rises, think of the consequences”
-Confucius
What do you do?
Express – fight, physical or verbal assault, fault finding, demand, control, put down others, gossip, transfer to someone
Suppress – withdraw, cry, guilt, preoccupied, feeling of low, hold it in your mind
Transform - use excessive energy deal with the person or situation in a appropriate manner.
Learn skills to deal
Relaxation
Assertiveness
Communication
Listening
Empathy
Self regulation
Emotional regulation
Cognitive reappraisal
Stress management
Tips to control your anger
Learn more about your triggering event
Reduce your expectation
Learn self-control- delay your response
Check the way you think, feel
Forgive and accept others mistakes
Exercise regularly
Reduce alcohol, smoking, coffin
Talk to someone you love
Get adequate sleep
Finally
Understand not all anger is bad
Do not suppress your anger
There is another way to express your anger
Any one can learn to handle or cope up with anger, don’t feel bad about you
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