I almost don’t want to tell this—because it’s kind of a downer.

Have you been in a situation where in you are at the end of the stick? Your emotions could get to a point that you exhibit extreme anger and you are unable to control?

Of course you had.

Look, you have to face some things in life to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Anger management is one of those things. Here are some strategies to keep your anger at bay:

•     Relaxation – you can engage on simple relaxation tools that can help calm you down. Here are some simple steps that you can try:

o   Breathe deeply from your diaphragm since breathing from the chest will not relax you.

o   Repeat a calm word or phrase repeatedly while breathing deeply. You can say “relax…” or “take it easy…” and repeat the process.

o   Visualize a relaxing experience either from memory or your imagination.

o   Stretch your muscles by doing simple yoga-like exercises that will calm yourself.

•       Change the Way You Think – it is not easy but it works. This is just putting a different perspective of the situation. It is like reminding yourself that getting angry won’t fix anything and will not make you feel better. You have to think logically rather than irrationally.

•      Problem Solving – it is a cultural belief that every problem has a solution. If you face a problem where you cannot handle make sure you think first before being frustrated about it. Make a plan and check your progress while resolving the issue as best you can. Do not expect you will get the solution right away since there are issues that involve patience. Make sure your approach are for best intentions.

•         Using Humor – using sensible humor can defuse rage in a number of situations. Using correct execution it can help unknot a tense situation and bring a more positive experience. Anger is a serious emotion but it is often associated by ideas that, if examined, can make you laugh.

·         Changing Your Environment and Getting Advice – Sometimes it is our immediate surroundings that gives us a cause of irritation and fury. Either it was an event that happened to that place or someone who lives near it. Giving yourself a personal break will give you the time to relax so that you can be prepared for what is ahead. You can also get advice from a professional who can give you tips on how to suppress anger and use self-control over stressful situations. CLICK HERE to Learn MORE!