Controlling Your Anger
What you will learn What anger is What an anger trigger is What happens when you become angry What can happen if you do not manage your anger Ways to manage your anger
What is anger?
What is anger? It is a FEELING, not an action. It comes from other feelings like sadness or frustration. It is not good nor bad. We all feel angry at times. When it’s managed, it can help us do some positive things. Focus Try harder Motivation to prove people wrong
What is an anger trigger?
What is an anger trigger? Something that causes you to be angry External triggers Things done to us – lying or putting you down Internal triggers Messages we give ourselves – self-talk, based on assumptions or incorrect information
What are signs that you are getting angry?
What are signs that you are getting angry? Body – fast heart beat, sweating, shaking, clenched jaw/fists, headache, stomache ache, tense muscles, hot or red face Mind – can’t concentrate, confusion, memory problems, thoughts of doing harm, angry thoughts, irritability Behavior – difficult to sit still, withdrawing from others, throwing things, pacing, yelling
What are possible consequences of not controlling your anger?
What are possible consequences of not controlling your anger? Destroy things Trouble Hurt yourself Hurt someone else
What are ways to control your anger?
What are ways to manage your anger? Take a break Walk away Deep breaths Count to 10 Draw/write Get to your “Happy Place” You can use these when you’re nervous, frustrated, stressed or any time you need to relax
What have you learned? What is anger? What are anger triggers? What are signs that you may be angry? What can happen if you don’t manage your anger? What are ways to manage your anger?
Thank you!