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We have all been angry. You want to scream, or shout. This builds up inside and the only thing you can think to do is get it all out. (That rhymed, impressed?) Well, anger is natural. But unfortunately, anger makes us do things we regret later. We have all said stuff that we didn’t mean and ended up hurting someone close to us.

Now, sometimes our anger is justified. There are issues in this world that we should be angry about. Racism is something to angry about, for example.

What we are interest in here are all the times you got angry and then later thought “Man, I probably shouldn’t have shouted at my brother for breathing”

If you think it is time to change, here some things you can do.

Firstly, don’t lash out. Rather, become aware of your thoughts and feelings when you get angry. Then, try your absolute best not to do or say the first thing that pops into your head (probably the second and third thing as well. Yeah, don’t do those). This will help you act in a way that you probably want regret later.

Secondly - or maybe even firstly - identify want makes you angry. Make a list of all the things that boil your blood in your daily life. Then, when you notice one of those things happening, get ready to feel angry and see if you can calm despite of it.

Thirdly, turn the “you” into an “I” (not eye). So often when we are angry, we are quick to blame others. “YOU are late” “YOU are so annoying”. Well, next time you get angry don’t focus on what someone else has done, but rather, focus on what you are feeling. Maybe you are feeling nervous, worried or upset. You know what I mean?

Good luck and forgive your brother for breathing – it is about time.

Change your perspective and uncover a way forward for you!

Here are some things that can help you with that.

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Great
reads

Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings by Mary Lamia, PhD
This will help you understand your emotions and who you are, how you appear to others, and what you can be. While your emotional life may feel out of control, your emotions are valuable. It's time to figure just what your emotions are telling you!

Letting Go of Anger by Patricia S Potter-Efron and Ronald Potter-Efron
This book tackles the different styles of anger and how to deal with each one appropriately.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A pioneering researcher and one of the world's foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing trauma

Great
Films

Moonlight
Chiron, a young African-American boy, finds guidance in Juan, a drug dealer, who teaches him to carve his own path. As he grows up in Miami, Juan's advice leaves a lasting impression on him.

Anger Management

A man who works for a pet clothing store is angry with his manager and his girlfriend's best friend. A conflict on a flight results in him forced to go to anger management.

Good Will Hunter
Will Hunting, a genius in mathematics, but he has no idea who he is. He seeks help from psychiatrist Dr Sean Maguireto, hoping to have some kind of self-realisation.

Spotify

If you happen to be angry right no and want to let go, this playlist might help.

Podcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty
One of the hardest gifts to give or receive is forgiveness. Katherine Pratt joins Jay Shetty on the show to discuss the power and freedom that can be found in the act of making things right.

The Imperfects
We're all imperfect. On this podcast, Hugh van Cuylenburg, chats to a people who are willing to make themselves vulnerable, by sharing their own struggles and imperfections.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty
This episode is all about trying to coexist and dealing with resentment. Jay's guests are shaping the next generation of world changers.

Places to find more resources

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