"MAD -mad?" Getting Un-angry and Stopping the Madness

Anger is that thief in the night, seeking to steal, kill and destroy. But NOT TODAY! Here are a few tips to effectively managing anger and prevent its nasty effects. 

1. Take a deep breath. Actually, a series of slow deep breaths, focus on deep inhales and deep exhales. The goal here is to calm down. 
2. Paint a mental picture. Think of something or someplace that makes you happy. Focus on that instead of whatever is happening that is causing anger. 
3. Think about what is making you mad. Why is this thing worth your energy and health? Are you reacting to what’s making you angry or as a result of it? 
4. Own it. Take responsibility for how you’re feeling. Taking accountability allows you to begin to resolve the root of the anger if it’s something that can’t be relieved by thinking through it. 
5. How can this be fixed? If it is a person - do THEY know that they’ve done something that angered you? Addressing the issue can clarify the possible miscommunication and possibly relief 
6. Of course, seek help. If you need assistance thinking through the situation, a therapist visit or a chat on any of the mobile therapy apps should provide some clarity.

At the end of the day, we have all got 24 hours. For me, being angry takes control of those hours away from me. Whether it slows down or speeds up, I’m 100% ineffective if my energy is invested in being angry/mad.

So here’s your chance! Join us over on Facebook or Twitter and share some of your anger management methods, or tell us about how you came to find out you were “big mad” and needed to change it.

As always, thanks for stopping by. The articles I used for the information provided are all linked below. Y’all come back now, ya hear.

Post Links
Recognizing Anger Signs - https://www.mentalhelp.net/anger/recognizing-signs/
The Physical and Mental Toll of Being Angry All the Time - https://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/2017-10-26/the-physical-and-mental-toll-of-being-angry-all-the-time
How Anger Can Hurt Your Heart - https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/how-anger-hurts-your-heart
Anger - how it affects people - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/anger-how-it-affects-people
Controlling anger before it controls you - https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control