Thursday, July 16, 2009

Agression control : Strategies

. Accept that being angry is perfectly normal .
. Identify your source / trigger of anger .
. Shift your focus from ' what was done to me ' to ' what I can do ' .
. Create positive self talk .
. Identify your irrational beliefs .
. Think of a more rational and adaptive plan of action .
. Change thoughts that provoke anger , interpreting the situation from a different ( less provoking ) point of view .
. Write down angry thoughts .
. Focus on gratitude - make a list of things you are thankful for .

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