Manage Your Anger .
Vibushan Bulathsinhala
Head of Department- Senior Manager- Learning & Development(GI) at SLIC & corporate Trainer |Chartered Marketer |Life Coach |Motivational Speaker |MBA(mkt.sp.), FCIM, MCMI, MSLIM, MCPM, MIM, Nat.dip.in Sales mgt(SLIM)
What is Anger ?
Anger is an emotion. It is a signal that we think we are being treated unfairly.
Feelings are neither right nor wrong. It is okay to feel angry.
Actions can be right or wrong. It is not okay to hurt ourselves, others, or property when we feel angry.
Symptoms of Anger
Physical Sign
- Fast heart beat
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Clenched jaws
- Clenched fists
- Fast breathing
- Headaches
- Stomach aches
- Upset feeling in the stomach
- Tight chest
- Tense muscles
- Frowning, scowling
- Red face
Mental Signs
- Confusion
- Memory problems
- Angry thoughts
- Irritability
- Thoughts of doing harm
- Problems concentrating
- Short tempered
Other signs
- Withdrawing from others
- Throwing things
- Swearing
- Yelling
- Pacing
How can we deal with anger and act in healthy ways
- Recognize anger - know when you are angry and what makes you angry.
- Practice positive responses - practice, practice, practice until your new positive responses become good habits
Quick List of Ways to Cope with Anger
01.Exercise
O2. Walk away
3.Count 10 breaths
4.Write about it
5.Distract yourself
6.Come back and deal with it later when you feel calm
07.Talk to someone who you are not feeling angry with you.