{"id":510,"date":"2015-09-11T06:11:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-11T06:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ydblog.yourdost.com\/index.php\/2015\/09\/11\/control-your-anger-before-it-controls-you-9-tips\/"},"modified":"2016-01-12T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T08:39:55","slug":"control-your-anger-before-it-controls-you-9-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/control-your-anger-before-it-controls-you-9-tips.html","title":{"rendered":"Control Your Anger Before It Controls You: 9 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There used be a time when anger and irritation were considered to be signs of abnormal<\/b> behaviour by psychologists but no more. Now it is looked at as a normal process that has allowed human beings to evolve and adapt to their surroundings. However, while it is not a bad thing in itself, it is harmful to you if you feel angry frequently, especially at small matters. Anger<\/a> and irritation are fundamental feelings that surface when a person feels they\u2019re being treated unfairly or are unsatisfied with someone else\u2019s actions. But if this happens too often, then disruptions in your life and relationships will also become a common occurrence.<\/span><\/span> The inability to control one\u2019s anger is cited as one of the biggest factors in failing relationships, romantic or otherwise<\/b>. But don\u2019t fret, it is not impossible to learn to keep your temper in check. Just keep the following pointers in mind:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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  1. Remember that you\u2019re just a human being<\/b>. Most people won\u2019t recall your outburst but if you feel you can\u2019t control it on your own then you should seek advice of others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed of your behaviour or try to squash it away. Try and understand<\/b> why you get angry and what sets you off to be able to control it better.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t isolate yourself from your close ones. Talk to your friends and family<\/b> about what\u2019s bothering you. You\u2019ll be surprised by how much talking to someone can help.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Use humour<\/b> as a weapon. Try and see a problem in a positive light and make light of a bad situation. Getting angry in a bad situation will only make it worse.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Try relaxation techniques<\/b> like meditation daily. Yoga works wonders for your mental stability if done daily. However, regularity is the biggest component of success in these activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Try a competitive sport<\/b> like tennis, squash, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Run daily<\/b> for a fixed duration. Working out will give you an adrenaline rush and also calm you in the process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Take some deep breaths. Deep and slow breathing<\/b> helps counteract rising tension. The key is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as much fresh air as possible into your lungs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Be willing to forgive others<\/b>. Our anger<\/a> is often drive by the need to punish others. Learn to purge yourself of this and accept that a mistake has been made.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    If all of this still does not help you then you should consult a psychologist<\/b>. Anger often stems from nervousness and undergoing psychotherapy will definitely help to overcome it. Remember, it is important to address the cause of the problem itself instead of walking blind. Acceptance of the problem and the determination to overcome it will help you in the long run!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Image Credits: Geralt There used be a time when anger and irritation were considered to be signs of abnormal behaviour by psychologists but no more. Now it is looked at as a normal process that has allowed human beings to evolve and adapt to their surroundings. However, while it is not a bad thing in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[82,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-anger","category-self-growth"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=510"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/510\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}