HIVE REACHOUT PROMPT 31 // HOW I MANAGE MY ANGER

Hello everyone, welcome to another beautiful week of reaching out to friends and family in words. I am your girl @katezauka. Based on the theme of the week from @Hive-Reachout, I will be sharing my knowledge and experiences on the topic; “How do you manage your anger”.

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This is indeed an interesting topic that I believe everyone needs to educate themselves on. This is because anger is a hidden character in us and if not properly managed it can lead one to do things he or she will regret. Anger is something that can also take away ones peace. Personally I’ve been a victim of anger, but I was able to device some techniques that helped me manage the situation which I will be sharing in this post.

Before I dive into sharing the tips that helped me manage my anger over the years, I’ll like to start by explaining what anger is all about. In my openion; Anger is a natural and emotional feelings caused by external challenges which may eventually leads to negative physical response. It’s a natural situation that must be properly managed in order to stay safe and positive.

Therefore, I will be sharing five (5) important tips that has helped me, which I believe will also help you manage your anger when you encounter situations that triggers that.

1. Take a deep breath and relax: Practicing relaxation when you are faced with a provoking situation can help calm your nerves. Take a deep breath for about 6 seconds, then breath out heavily. This will help to tighten and release your muscles and it will also help to free your mind at that particular time.

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2.Think of the damage your action may cause: Before you act base on your anger, think about what the outcome could be. I came across a video yesterday of an incidence that happened on the 7th January 2025. It was about a 14-year-old boy who mistakenly killed his adopted mother out of anger. The boy narrated that the mother adopted him since he was one-year-old. And he discovered that from an outsider when he was 14. So when he confronted the mother, she confirmed to him that the information he got was true, as such he was very angry and that caused a lot of misunderstanding between them. So, one day out of anger he planned to hurt her by pushing her down from a stir case so that she can have a fraction or dislocation. Unfortunately for him she fell down and hit her head on the floor and that was the end of her life. He didn’t think or even imagine that his actions could lead to that. I can see the regret in his face but unfortunately it’s too late and the deeds cannot be reversed. That is why we need to think of the consequences of our reactions before acting.

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3. Express yourself but do it calmly: Anger is natural feeling. Therefor if we must respond then we must be calm enough having known that the consequences can leads to regret. Personally if anything triggers my anger and I couldn’t calm myself at that point in time, what I will do is to quietly leave the premises for some time. After some minutes when I’m calm enough then I will come back to respond calmly. That has helped me a lot to resolve conflict and maintain peace of mind.

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4. Ensure you stay healthy: There is a saying that “A hungry man is an angry”. No doubt. If you are not mentally and physically fit, little things can stir up the anger in you. Stay hydrated, eat good food and have good sleep. These practices will help you to be mentally sound enough to handle any external condition that may provoke you.

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5. Seek for Support/Help: It’s quiet unfortunate that some people could not manage their anger. Possibly this is because they do not have enough knowledge on “Anger management”. Therefore, if you find yourself responding to provoking issues or even come in contact with someone who cannot control his or her anger then I will advise you see a therapist or advise that person to see the therapist or even enroll for anger management classes because that will help equip the individual with the quality knowledge they need.

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Conclusions:
Based on experience and my personal research I must say that the above tips I shared have helped me to manage my anger over the years. And I believe this content can also help any individual finding it difficult to control and manage their anger. I hope this be of help.

Thanks for reading through.

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