Do you get irritated easily? Of course we all do. Although it is a natural human emotion, do you frequently find yourself blaming other people for your anger? So you’ll have to exert tight control over this bothersome emotion.
Your anger will simply fester and transform into annoyance and tension the more the current pandemic spreads. But there’s a catch: as long as it’s controlled, anger needn’t be harmful. According to research, acting out in anger really increases aggression, which has a detrimental effect on both your physical and emotional health.
How then can you master your anger before it masters you? Here are a few brief suggestions to help you control your rage.
- Change the way you think
Because anger increases your inner thoughts, it’s simple to believe that the situation is worse than it actually is. You can recognise negative beliefs and swap them out for more sensible ones with the aid of cognitive restructuring. Say to yourself, for instance, “This is distressing, but it’s not the end of the world, and being angry is not going to repair it anyhow,” as opposed to thinking “Everything is wrecked.”
- Choose your words carefully
When referring to oneself or another, avoid using the terms “never” or “always.” You feel your wrath is warranted when someone says things like “This never works” or “You’re always forgetting things.” Here, “I” sentences can work magic. Use “I” phrases to express the issue rather than criticising or assigning blame, which might only serve to heighten the tense situation.
- Convert wants into expectations
Whether it’s fairness, gratitude, agreement, or the desire to do things their way, angry individuals have a tendency to demand things. Try to convert your requests into demands. Likewise, if things don’t go your way, try to keep your wrath in check. Speaking in terms of “I would like” rather than “I demand” or “I must have” is healthier.
- Stop and think
When you’re angry, you tend to make snap judgments and say whatever comes to mind immediately. Take a break. Take a little stroll, engage in some exercise, or watch a hilarious movie. This will lessen the stress you experience and give you a few moments of peace and quiet to gather your thoughts and determine what set you off.
- Unwind and master letting go
It is normal to continue to think about, re-evaluate, and replay the events that made you angry to the point where you start to ruminate. You might only be upset at first, but the more you consider and discuss it, the angrier you grow. Therefore, letting go is always a smart idea, and here’s something that might just work.
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