Stressed Out? Angry? Mad? Here are some way's to help

Trust me, there isnt an adult in this world who doesnt get angry or
stressed.......why do you think there are so many self help books.


Stress and Anger affect everyone.


I don't think there are many differences between how children and adults need to handle anger. Dealing with anger is a lifelong task and skill we all have to develop.

Anger is probably the most poorly handled emotion in our society. From time to time we all experience this very powerful feeling. Some of the common causes of anger include frustration, hurt, annoyance, disappointment, harassment and threats. It is helpful to realize that anger can be our friend or foe, depending on how we express it. Knowing how to recognize and express it appropriately can help us to reach goals, handle emergencies, solve problems and even protect our health. However, failure to recognize and understand our anger may lead to a variety of problems. We all get angry, even adults. The key is to learn how to understand what makes us mad.

*Identify the problem: What is contributing to your stress and how does it become a problem for you

*ALWAYS REMEMBER: CALM DOWN FIRST BEFORE YOU REACT


1.) Next time you are really mad, write down your feelings.

*Keep an angry journal.

*Express yourself on paper.

*This helps to get the anger out.

2.) Put yourself in the other person's shoes. This will help you gain a different perspective. Keep in mind that we are all humans, subject to making mistakes.

3.) Learn how to laugh at yourself and see humor in situations
When you do something that makes you mad at yourself, lighten up a bit, and laugh at
yourself, we all make mistakes. If ya know you made one, your on the right track.

4.) It is also important that you practice trusting other people. It's usually easier to be angry than to trust, so by learning how to trust others you are less likely to direct your anger at them

5.) Learn how to assert yourself. This is a constructive alternative to aggression. When you find yourself angry at another person, try to explain to them what is bothering you about their behavior and why. It takes more words and work to be assertive than it does to let your anger show, but the rewards are worth it.

*If you live each day as if it were your last, you will realize that life is too short to get angry over everything.

6.) Learn how to forgive, it is human to make mistakes.

A good way to relax when stressed is to take some alone time.........go for a walk, put your headset on and enjoy some mellow music.

Do peaceful things.

Try some activites that are mellow and relaxing.



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