move your body

sometimes , writing things down can help you work out why you’re feeling angry and how you might be able to deal with it

when you’re angry , it’s almost impossible to deal with the situation in a helpful way . if you feel yourself losing your cool , just walk away from the situation for a while . you’ll deal with it better when everyone , including yourself , is feeling calmer

this one seems basic , but works really well for anger management . thinking about something other than what’s upsetting you for 100 seconds gives you a chance to gather yourself and your thoughts before you do anything else

pounding heart

gritting your teeth

sweating

raising your voice

being snappy / defensive

being overly critical of peers

tight chest

shaking

if you know what helps you to relax , you’ll find it useful whenever you’re feeling angry . take some time out to do something you enjoy , for instance :

going for a walk in the park

reading a book

trying some meditation

listening to music

it’s a normal or understandable response in most situations , such as when you or someone else is being treated unfairly . if you’re not sure why you’ve just snapped at someone , think back through your day and try to pinpoint what set you off