Anger management
What are your triggers for anger?
answers vary
what are some ways to deal with stress?
answers can vary
i.e.: get a good nights sleep, practice good hygiene, exercise, eat healthy
how can you ID your stress triggers in the workplace?
answering these questions:
What can you do to reduce your anger
coping skills
what are some negative coping skills
alcohol and drug abuse, ignoring and bottling up feelings, working too much, overeating or developing bad eating habits, being is denial, avoiding your problems
what is the best way to tackle your stressors in the workplace
the best way to cope with stress is to find a way to change the circumstances that are causing it.
Some research suggests that inappropriately expressing anger — such as keeping anger pent up — can be harmful to your health. Suppressing anger appears to make chronic pain worse, while expressing anger reduces pain.
There's also evidence that anger and hostility is linked with heart disease, high blood pressure, peptic ulcers and stroke
Coping skills can be learned through three main avenues:
observing, trial and error, and education programs
When should you seek professional help?
Learning to control anger is a challenge for everyone at times. Consider seeking help for anger issues if your anger seems out of control, causes you to do things you regret, hurts those around you or is taking a toll on your personal relationships.
what are some relaxation techniques?
deep breathing, yoga, meditation, visualization etc
is it bad to feel angry?
Being angry isn't always a bad thing. Being angry can help you share your concerns. It can prevent others from walking all over you. It can motivate you to do something positive. The key is managing your anger in a healthy way.
what can you do to learn your triggers?
Write down what upset your, causes you stress, angers you.