Dealing with Anger

I'm sure we've all been in that situation where we're so frustrated, that the only apparent reaction is to yell. Your heart rate rises, you can feel the blood rushing to your face, your hands start to shake and you're just so angry. Sometimes, yelling at someone can make you feel like you're taking control of the situation, and if you can just make them understand, everything will be okay. When

But the truth is, when you're angry, you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. When you’re that angry, your ability to think rationally and respond appropriately flies out the window.

When life is hard and we have to cope with a lot of stress a lot of the time, we tend to have very short fuses. We’re easily angered and frustrated and we respond to any stressor with agitation. Mindfulness is actually a very effective technique to deal with this kind of stress. Focusing entirely on what you’re doing, even if it’s just cleaning your room or your morning routine, can have a calming effect. You aren’t as tense when you don’t have a dozen things racing through your mind at once

Thinking of something happy can calm you down. If you’re going through a stressful few weeks or months, setting aside a little time every few days to do something you enjoy and spending that time completely involved in that activity can reduce your stress levels.

Suppressing anger is not a good idea. Anger is like a pressurized valve in the body. When it builds up, it needs release. Suppressing anger will only lead to an explosion later on. However, slowly dealing with anger-producing stimuli as and when they come will let the frustration out slowly rather than all at once.