How Can I Control My Anger?
By Trevor Johnson

If you blow up at the tiniest thing, you are probably wondering, how can I control my anger? You may think that you have picked up this trait from a family member and it is in your genes. Well, it may be a familiar family trait, but your reactions are learned and you can change them if you really want to.

Everyone has his or her hot spots and people who know how to "push your buttons." While these issues have specific origins, they can be dealt with as soon as you figure out why you are getting so angry. Sometimes we get angry because whatever is being said is hitting too close to home and we don't want to admit it.

Think about what it is that is triggering this emotion. Start writing a journal, which can be very therapeutic in uncovering reasons behind our emotions. Are you jealous of someone? Do you think they are getting away with something they shouldn't? Write your heart out and once it is on paper, somehow you will feel relieved because it isn't churning around inside of you.

If we get angry at a person directly or a situation that is at hand, one thing you might want to try is to physically remove yourself from the situation. Go outside, take a deep breath, walk around the block. Just get away so that you can regroup and calm down.

Next time you see someone who explodes with anger, pay attention to what that person looks like, sounds like, and the reaction of the people around him or her. Sometimes when we see what our behavior may look like it is a real eye opener. Y

You may feel like you are the one in control when you get angry but you are actually far from it. You have a better chance of resolving the problem or getting what you want with a calm attitude.

Get more help to control your anger with these simple, effective anger management tips.

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