Stay silent and change position in anger
Link to Anger:
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.
- Name it to tame it: Acknowledge the emotion causing your anger to lessen its intensity.
- Identify the underlying need: Determine your need to feel better.
- Address the need: Fulfill your need independently or by seeking support from others.