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 Everyone
gets angry sometimes. In fact, anger is one of our important feelings.
It is perfectly OK to be angry
from time to time. Anger can be a good thing because it helps you
stand up for yourself when
you are treated unfairly. However, anger
is a very strong feeling and it should be released in the right
way. Otherwise, it can hurt yourself and others.
This week, let’s learn how to deal with your anger.
1) Don’t say anything
When you are angry, you may want to yell at someone. But it can
hurt someone’s feelings and ruin your relationship with the person.
Instead of screaming, say nothing when
you are angry. If you can remain silent, it gives time
for the emotion of anger to leave
you. The third President of the U.S., Thomas Jefferson, once said that “When angry,
count to 10 before you speak.
If very angry, count to 100.”
 2)
Breathe deeply
When angry, close your eyes for a moment and take a deep
breath. It will help remove your anger a little
bit. Then, try to think about something which will make you happy.
For example, thinking about a fun vacation or your favorite
singer can make you feel better. Also, try to
focus on something completely different.
3) Be logical and rational
Use reason to stop your anger.
Before losing your temper, try to be rational and think logically
about the aftermath. Take a step back and say
to yourself: “This anger will not help me in any way. It will only
make the situation worse.”
If you want to talk about your anger to someone, then talk to a friend
you can trust.
 4) Go out
to get some fresh air
Don’t just sit at your desk, thinking about the person who made you
angry. Go out for a walk and get
some fresh air. You can get rid of your anger by
doing something active. Just give it a try. It is
really effective.Riding a bike or
playing basketball will make you feel much better!
5) Do something that makes you happy
Listening to your favorite music, watching a fun movie, playing a
fun video game, or singing out loud can help relieve your anger. Meditation is also very helpful. Practice meditation regularly to bring your inner peace. Famous Indian
spiritual teacher and philosopher, Sri Chinmoy,
once said that we should value peace more than anger.
He said, “You may have every right to be angry
with someone, but you know that by getting angry with him, you will
only lose your precious peace of mind.” |
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