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sidebar_label: Stay silent and change position in anger
domain:
- '[[Anger|Anger]]'
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type: process
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Link to [Anger](Objective/bad%20traits/Anger.md):

**Recommended:**

* **Maintain silence:** Avoid confrontations when angry.
* **Change physical state:** Sit, lie down, or leave the situation.
* **Perform ablution:** The act of washing yourself can help calm your mind.

**Additional Techniques:**

* **Relaxation:** Inhale deeply from your diaphragm 5-10 times while repeating calming words to yourself.
* **Progressive relaxation:** Tighten and release specific muscle groups multiple times.
* **Cognitive restructuring:** Examine your inner dialogue. Identify the underlying reasons for your anger and avoid using destructive language towards yourself.
	1. **Name it to tame it:** Acknowledge the emotion causing your anger to lessen its intensity.
	2. **Identify the underlying need:** Determine your need to feel better.
	3. **Address the need:** Fulfill your need independently or by seeking support from others.