Anger managementAnger management
Kumarmahi
IntroductionIntroduction
All of us may feel and express angerMany of us have difficulties with how we deal
with angerSometime anger is dangerous to us or to
others, when it gets out of control and turns destructive and leads to problem
Anger can be controlled and it can be used effectively
Myths about angerMyths about anger
Anger is dangerousWe should not express our angerAnger is badAnger is goodAnger is sinMale are more anger
Negative effects of angerNegative effects of anger
Bodily system becomes rigid and impureWe damage or abuse othersBroken relationship
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -Buddha
Positive effects of anger
Energize us to do somethingEnable us to assertiveHelp us to surviveIt is a way of communicationMotivate us to take action
Nobody makes you angry without your concern
Causes of anger
High expectationFaulty perception and thinkingPersonality factorPoor communication skillsPoor emotional control
“Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” -Buddha
What do you think?
JudgmentalHateBlamePreoccupiedTake revengeDistrust
“Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” -Mohandas Gandhi
How do you feel?
FrustrationJealousDisappointmentIrritability
“When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.” -Epictetus
“Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within everyone's power and that is not easy.” -Aristotle
“When anger rises, think of the consequences”
-Confucius
What do you do?
Express – fight, physical or verbal assault, fault finding, demand, control, put down others, gossip, transfer to someone
Suppress – withdraw, cry, guilt, preoccupied, feeling of low, hold it in your mind
Transform - use excessive energy deal with the person or situation in a appropriate manner.
Learn skills to deal
RelaxationAssertivenessCommunication Listening EmpathySelf regulationEmotional regulationCognitive reappraisal Stress management
Tips to control your anger
Learn more about your triggering eventReduce your expectationLearn self-control- delay your responseCheck the way you think, feel Forgive and accept others mistakesExercise regularlyReduce alcohol, smoking, coffinTalk to someone you loveGet adequate sleep
Finally
Understand not all anger is bad
Do not suppress your anger
There is another way to express your anger
Any one can learn to handle or cope up with anger, don’t feel bad about you
Thank you
kumarmahi
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