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Top Tips: Managing Anger

 
 
• Remember that no-one else can ‘make’ us angry – we do that
  ourselves!

• Stop – breathe slowly and deeply into your abdominal area.
  Consciously relax at the same time.

• Take a mental step back – no need to respond immediately. Take time
  out if necessary.

• Use positive ‘self talk’ – remember what you think affects how you feel,
  and therefore how you behave! Try ‘leave it!’, ‘it’s not worth getting
  upset’, 'what does it matter!’.

• Don’t assume you know what the other person feels or wants.
  Communicate, and that includes listening!

• When you start to feel defensive – ask yourself why

• Be assertive about what you want – and learn to say ‘No’

• Respect yourself and others will respect you.

• Try to deal with problems early on, don’t let them build up.

• If you make a mistake – don’t beat yourself up. You’re fallible.

• Ask for support early – it’s a sign of strength not weakness.