Understand why you're feeling angry.

In addition to finding new ways to think and respond, it is also important to understand what might be triggering your anger in the first place.

Anger can be caused by a number of different things. Factors such as your personality, your coping style, your relationships, and your stress levels can all play a part in determining how much anger you experience in response to different situations and triggers.

Some things that can trigger anger include:

• Conflicts in relationships.
• Family/Financial problems.
• Memories of negative events.
• Problems at work.
• Traffic, canceled plans, being late, etc.