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ANGER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

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  1. LISTEN TO MUSIC (WITH YOUR HEADPHONES ON)

Music has been shown to change a person’s mood pretty quickly.

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2) WRITE!

RELEASE YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS ON PAPER.

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3) MEDITATE/PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING

Take a long, slow breath in through your nose, first filling your lower lungs, then your upper lungs. Hold your breath to the count of "three." Exhale slowly through pursed lips, while you relax the muscles in your face, jaw, shoulders, and stomach.

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4) DRAW/COLLAGE

Instead of a writing journal, try a doodling, collaging, or drawing journal.

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5) Talk about your feelings with someone you trust.

Sometimes you have to let it out and find a friend, family member, or even a therapist to whom you can vent.

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DISTRACT YOURSELF

THROW A BALL FOR THE DOG, RIDE A BIKE, WALK, SKATEBOARD, SWING IN A PARK, NAP IN A HAMMOCK, MAKE A WISHLIST ON AMAZON…..