Motivation and Emotion

Question

Point out certain key points in anger management.

Answer

Certain key points in anger management are as follows:

(i) Recognising the power of thoughts.

(ii) Realising alone cannot control it.

(iii) Do not engage in ‘self-talk that burns’. Do not magnify negative feelings.

(iv) Do not ascribe intentions and ulterior motives to others.

(v) Resist having irrational beliefs about people and events.

(vi) One should try to find out constructive ways of expressing his anger. He should have control on the degree and duration of anger that he chooses to express.

(vii) Looking inward not outward for anger control.

(viii) Giving oneself time to change. It takes time and effort to change a habit.

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