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Making it Count! What to Do When You Feel Angry Anger is a powerful emotion. We may feel
DON’T hurt yourself or other people. angry when we don’t get our way, when we’re Workforce
Set up some rules for yourself and others tired and frustrated, or when people don’t Life Skills
Learn to recognize your body’s signals around you. listen, behave, or communicate the way we
when you are feeling troubled or nervous. think they should. Anger can motivate us, No. 11
Identify your triggers – what makes you
Recognize what triggers your anger. angry? but it can also lead to violence, destruction,
Control how you respond to the feelings. Don’t get pulled in by the violent actions of and abuse when it’s not managed. How you
Work on removing the triggers. others. handle your anger is the key to making anger
Realize you can only control YOUR choices. Figure out what you need and what is fair work for you instead of letting it control you. Here are a few good rules:
for all. Step away from a conflict and give it some space.
Ways To Make An Take a walk, go for a run, exercise, release Don’t use fists or weapons to say how you feel.
Angry Situation Better some physical energy Plan ahead to avoid problems where possible.
Don’t take things personally. Take a deep breath and count to 10.
Watch your body language:
Try to look at a situation from the other Go for a run or get some exercise.
Nod your head occasionally to let the other person’s point of view. ©2017 Learnovation®, LLC Somebody’s Angry
person know you are listening while keeping Find friends or family who will listen and help you.
a neutral face. My Well-Being
Make sure your jaw is not clenched. Don’t Say: For Evaluation Only
Try to stay open, pleasant, and relaxed. “If you will just calm down.” Anger can be a good thing when it makes Why We Fight:
Keep your voice level neutral: “If you will just let me talk.” you take action and make positive changes. The biggest conflicts we have
in families usually center
By remaining calm, you are in control. “You’re being unreasonable.” When anger becomes a habit, it reduces around:
your well-being and can affect your job
Restate what the angry person is saying. (financial well-being), your relationships
These statements can make the Power struggles
Make empathizing statements such as, “What I hear situation worse. (social), your purpose and your physical Possession of things
you saying is...,” or, “I understand your feelings.” well-being. Learn how to manage anger
Ask how you can help the person. with: Habits and lifestyles
8 exercise (physical) Values and beliefs
8 de-stressing with friends and family How we communicate
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