Guide To Effective Anger Management

Release Tension With Humor

Anger and stress can lead to a single-minded focus on the object of anger. This is an advantage if individuals are about to fight a dangerous enemy. It does not help them survive if their mind wanders when facing a foe. This is, however, not very helpful when the object of one's anger is an unpaid tax bill. It can be dangerous when the object of one's anger is a disagreement with a spouse or a crying child who will not fall asleep. It can be helpful in these cases to release tension with humor. Humor interrupts the angry thought patterns, allowing the individual to look at the problem from a different perspective. In preparation, it can be helpful to keep recordings of favorite comedians downloaded on a phone or tablet.

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