Anger- Management- Made Simple

Who does not get #angry nowadays? Everybody does at some point of time. This is a common answer given by all of us . But remember anger is a habit we acquire after birth . We are not born angry or corrupt. During last 30 years the tolerance level of people in world has touched a all time low, examples being daily street fights between shopkeepers and consumers, children in schools and colleges quarreling over petty  issues or squabbles between car drivers.   Not to forget the fights between husband and wife that not only affects them but has very severe psychological effect on the children. And pandemic of COVID-19, all were at home so anger inside us increased. 
 Here is a simple chart that can help us to cut down on our anger bursts, coupled with meditation like deep breathing. 
Keep a daily chart for ten days for the questions below, the answers to which will help you manage emotions of anger, irritation, frustration, etc. more effectively. Review your progress at the end of each day and then at the end of one week. Having made your observations, make improvements for the next week. Keeping this chart for a month, will help you manage and overcome your anger much better.          

SEVEN GOLDEN QUESTIONS  

1. During which event today did you get #angry or irritated?  

2. What were your thoughts at that time?  

3. Which negative thought contributed to your stress the most?

  4. What positive thoughts helped you to regain your calmness and composure?   

5. How long did it take to regain your calmness? 

  6. Why did it take so long to regain your peace?  

7. What would you do differently and more appropriately if the same scene happened tomorrow?     Your answers will give you answers, and remember these questions have no side effects.

Sometimes anger can be a symptom of stress, remember this point.