14 ways to control your anger

1. Count to 10, slowly

2. Take deep breaths and repeat ... relax, relax

3. Walk away

4. Change your thoughts from negative to what can I learn from the experience

5. Decide ahead of time that you won’t let anyone’s anger control your emotions.

6. Practice meditation or pray for self control so you can stay calm under stress.

7. Anger causes stress, isolation and anxiety. Ask yourself...is it worth it?

8. Self control is a powerful tool to self empowerment. Use self discipline to handle anger.

9. Don’t speak out of anger because you may regret the moment. Bite your tongue.

10. Write out your anger issues. Work on forgiving others and giving up anger. Anger gives other people power over you. Do it for yourself.

11. Get involved in sports to relieve frustrations.

12. Talk to a trusted adult.

13. If you are mad and you write an angry letter, don’t send it until you
have a chance to reflect on it’s contents. The next day, you may decide not to send it.

14. Don’t act on impulse. Practice controlling your emotions. Out-of-control behavior keeps individuals from becoming successful at
anything.