Change Your Thinking.
One way to reduce your anger is to change the way that you think about events, people, or situations.
When you find yourself focusing on things in a negative or irrational way, it's easy to get caught up in emotions that feel dramatic and even overwhelming.
By changing the way you think, you may be less likely to experience negative emotions such as anger.
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