Preventing Angry Outbursts

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Previously posted at T*A*S*C

Below are a few helpful tips for when stress or something else is
agitating you, making you more susceptible to aggravation by, seemingly,
the least little thing. I can attest to the fact the last is especially
true.

· Make sure you're getting enough sleep. Doing anything without enough
rest can make you more irritable.

· Try to give yourself plenty of time. Often, frustrations bubble up when
we feel we're running out of time. Another strategy is to accept that
you're running late, and you can't do anything about it.

· Listen to relaxing music and concentrate on breathing. Try to avoid
aggressive thoughts and concentrate on something neutral instead. The more
you focus on a trigger, the more likely you'll make yourself angry.

· Don't show displeasure to others. There's a good chance that whatever
has ticked you off was a mistake on the other's part. It's very unlikely
the other person is singling you out, and even if he is, it's not worth it
to follow suit. So resist the urges.

· Avoid venting. It isn't helpful and can actually increase your elevated
sense of frustration. There's also the chance that the other person will
react in kind, escalating the situation. As difficult as it may seem, it's
better to avoid venting your frustrations. Instead, assume the other
person doesn't mean to be thoughtless.

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Jarl K. Jackson

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