Tips for Anger Management

1.Count to 20 before saying anything.

2.Leave the room for several minutes, or

hours, if necessary, before discussing

sensitive issues that may provoke your

anger.

3.Write out a response to a problem before

tackling it orally or in debate.

§ This will give you time to think about

the best approach to a problem

rather than responding with random

anger.

4.Keeping a diary (journal) and writing

about negative emotions to get them out

of your system.

5.You may also want to keep a pet, since

studies show that petting a dog or cat,

for example, helps to reduce blood

pressure levels and harmful substances in

your system that can damage blood

vessels if left unchecked.

6. Talking over situations with a trusted

friend and venting to a therapist.