We all experience stress from time to time, and anger is a part of life that is somewhat unavoidable. While these emotions are not necessarily bad if experienced every once in a while, being in a constant state of anxiety and anger is not healthy, and if you find that you are having more anger-filled days lately, it is time to lower your stress level.
Anger is a natural process of the human body in certain situations. It is okay to get angry sometimes but it is when it begins to take over your life that problems arise. Managing your anger into something more productive is a benefit to your mind, body and spirit. Too much anger is a devastating thing and not enough can be a bottle in which it stores up poisoning your attitude.
Your goal is a healthy balance.
Anger management is the process of being able to learn how to effectively deal with anger when it arises.
Here are some tips for anxiety stress and anger management that will help you to feel more like yourself again.
How do I Stop being Angry and Stressed
Even though most people do not think that ‘taking a deep breath’ or taking some time out really helps, this method is still effective.
When you feel yourself getting stressed or angry about a situation, remove yourself, even if it is just for a few seconds. Take some time to think about your responses to the situation before you react, and breathe deeply in order to calm yourself. The longer your ‘time out’ can be, usually, the better.
The old saying of “take a deep breath and count to ten” could not be more relevant in this type of situation.
You can also practice anxiety stress and anger management by visualizing yourself in a relaxing place, surrounded by all the things that you like.
Your ‘place’ could be a clear, blue beach with white sand, or a cosy cabin with a fireplace and warm blanket. Whatever your ideal destination is, let your mind wander there when you feel the strain of the day’s activities taking over.
You can even select your favourite destination and use it as a screen-saver for your computer or phone, so that you can look at it as often as you like.
Many of the stress and anger management issues that we face come from not being able to express ourselves.
If you have a problem with your boss, you may not feel as though you have an outlet for explaining your frustration. If you are irritated by a family member, you may anticipate that bringing up the issue will only cause more strife.
When you are faced with situations like these, take a moment to relax, calm yourself, taking as much time as you need, and set up a time to talk to the person you are having a problem with.
If you need to, you can create a list of the things you want to say so that you do not leave anything out.