Suppressing anger is like shaking a soda bottle—eventually, it’s going to explode. You need a way to let the pressure out safely.
Anger rarely strikes without warning. Your body usually knows you’re mad before your brain does. Common physical signs include: A racing heart. Clenching your fists or teeth. A sudden feeling of being hot. Shallow, fast breathing. subtitle Anger Management
Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor suggests that the chemical surge of an emotion lasts about 90 seconds. If you’re still angry after that, it’s often because you’re "looping" the thoughts that triggered it. Your body usually knows you’re mad before your brain does
Anger is a natural human emotion—it’s our "fight" response in action. But while feeling angry is normal, staying angry or acting out on it can wreak havoc on your health, your career, and your relationships. A sudden feeling of being hot
When you notice these signs, name the emotion: "I am feeling angry right now." Simply labeling the feeling can take some of its power away. 2. Use the "90-Second Rule"
Vent in a journal (or a "burn" email that you never send).