Tips to Tame Your Anger

Many of us find that from time to time we can have certain explosions of anger. Feeling angry is a completely normal emotion and a completely acceptable response. However, if it goes too far, happens too often or if you let your anger shown outwardly, particularly in the office, it can become an issue. Whether you have had a flare up a few times or tend to get angry on a daily basis, you don’t want anger issues to impact your professional life. With this in mind, here are some of the best tips around to tame your anger.

Accept it.

Sometimes people get angry. It happens to most individuals. If you are feeling angry you need to accept the fact that this is your response and accept the thing that is making you angry. Then move on. You may even want to say it out loud. The faster you can accept the situation, the better off you will be.

Do Not Talk Negatively About Yourself

One of the main reasons people get angry is because they get angry at themselves. It can be so easy to get mad at yourself and to start talking negatively about yourself or act in a self-deprecating manner. Do not talk negatively about yourself. This can only make the situation worse and make you feel angrier, or even depressed. If you find yourself doing this, stop immediately.

Stop Pointing Fingers and Focus on the Real Problem

Anger can spur a lot of different emotions it can also make us more likely to blame others to justify our anger or are actions. There is no way to really get over the anger that you have until you can focus on the real problem at hand. Stop pointing fingers at others and instead focus on the real problem or situation that you are dealing with. Blaming others will not make you feel better and it can result in you saying some angry or hurtful things to others that don’t deserve it. Push these tempting feelings aside and start focusing on the real problem and what is actually making you angry.

Cool Down Before Writing an Email or Text

If you are angry and need to email or text someone, take some time to cool down. So many people get really upset and think that writing an angry letter will help them feel better. Unfortunately, this is typically the worst thing that you can do and many times people end up saying things that they regret. If you are angry and need to communicate with someone who may be the target of your anger, take some time to cool down, get a fresh mindset and then write the letter, you will be happy you did in the long run.

You will likely not be able to control your anger issues overnight, but if you keep these tips in mind and work on them consistently, you will find slow steady improvements in your anger. Taking this process slow is often the best way to make sure that you truly change your approach to anger and improve on your ability to handle your emotions.