Recognizing and acknowledging anger: It is important to learn to recognize the early signs of anger and acknowledge its existence. This may include recognizing physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat or muscle tension, as well as identifying thoughts and beliefs that fuel anger.
Develop empathy: Understanding other people's feelings and perspectives can help reduce the intensity of anger. Try putting yourself in the other person's shoes to understand why they act this way and not the other way around.
Cognitive restructuring: This method involves changing the negative and irrational thoughts that trigger anger. By replacing them with more rational and positive ones, anger levels can be reduced. For example, instead of thinking, "He's provoking me on purpose," you might think, "Maybe he's had a rough day."
Relaxation techniques: Practicing deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation can help you calm down and regain control of your emotions. Regular exercise also helps reduce stress levels and accumulated tension.
Express anger in a constructive way: Learn to express your feelings without aggression. This may include learning to talk about your feelings in a "me-talk" format (e.g., "I feel annoyed when..."), as well as developing active listening and conflict resolution skills
These types of anger can be combined or shift from one to the other depending on the circumstances and the person's internal state. It is important to recognize and manage anger to minimize negative consequences for oneself and others
You feel irritated every time a colleague does not do his or her part of the work on time. This can cause you headaches and a feeling of constant tension.
Anger is a complex emotion that can manifest itself in different ways depending on the situation and individual characteristics of a person
Description: This type of anger is not directly expressed. People experiencing passive anger may avoid confrontation and keep their feelings quiet.
Examples: Sarcasm, "silent treatment" (ignoring), tardiness or sabotage.
Distinctions:The expression of anger is covert, indirect.The person may not be aware of his or her true feelings
Description: Anger is expressed openly and actively. The person clearly shows his or her displeasure.
Examples: Yelling, aggressive behavior, physical actions.
Description: A constant or frequent state of irritation and anger that is independent of specific situations.
Examples: Continuous dissatisfaction with life, constant disappointment with others.
Differences: Long-term condition, can have negative effects on health and relationships and relationships
Description: Anger directed at oneself. May arise from feelings of guilt or dissatisfaction with oneself.
Examples: Self-accusations, self-criticism, self-punishment.
Differences: Directing anger inward, toward the self, can lead to depression.
Description: Anger that is directed toward solving a problem and achieving a positive outcome.
Examples: Vigorously discussing the problem to resolve it, actively participating in change.
Differences: Anger is used as motivation to improve the situation, directed toward constructive action
Description: Anger aimed at retaliation or revenge for a past offense.
Examples: Desire for revenge, planning retaliation.
Distinctions: Aimed at restoring justice through retaliation
Description: Anger caused by a sense of injustice or moral outrage.
Examples: Protests against injustice, righteous indignation.
Distinctions: A sense of entitlement, a desire for social justice
Distinctions: The expression of anger is direct and open. The person actively demonstrates his or her feelings
Physical and emotional manifestations of anger that can't be ignored