True. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger at one point or another.
Often times a precipitating event, or something that happens right before a reaction, causes us to feel angry. What are events or situations that can be triggering?
noun
1.
the state of being free from tension and anxiety.
"a state of relaxation"
2.
the restoration of equilibrium following disturbance
True or False: our beliefs, thoughts, and actions are all related
True. What we believe influences our thoughts and emotions, which influences our actions and vice versa. It is important to understand these concepts as a whole, as well as individually in order to be able to manage our anger.
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries...You can do this by talking to a counselor, parent, teacher, friend or even writing it in a journal. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropriate choices related to anger or other feelings and emotions.
In what ways do you feel different body cues when you feel different emotions?
Example: when I am angry my heart starts beating really fast, when I am stressed my shoulders and neck are tense, and when I am sad I get a headache.
The low-light of my day was _________________. It made me feel _________________, but I handled it by _________________.
Write a letter to your future self about your current struggles and concerns.
Think about your favorite memory. What happened and what were the feeling(s) associated with it? Why did it make you happy?
Sight: look at your favorite animal(s) online
Touch: squeeze a stress ball
Smell: light a candle
Taste: chew gum
Hear: listen to relaxing ocean wave sounds
2) reading a book you like, taking a walk around the gym/track
3) yoga, meditation