Six Things To Do When You Feel Extremely Angry

 It is impossible but that things that will make one to be extremely angry erupt from time to time especially under the prevailing socio-economic and political environment in Nigeria and the world as a whole. How anyone reacts often defines the character and capacity of the individual.

So, what do you do when provoked to extreme anger?

Separate Emotion from Action

It is important to take a step back and feel the emotion before you take action on it, especially when you feel extremely angry. Let the anger take its course. Prematurely deciding to take action may cause more angst than waiting to give perspective to your anger.

Identify Why

Extreme anger typically stems from a build-up of smaller annoyances. It is like lighting a match: a person or situation rubs you the wrong way and your suppressed emotions flood to the surface. What’s awkward about this level of anger is when it strikes: it tends to hit at inconvenient times, such as while you’re at work or out with loved ones. The best thing to do is to identify why it happened. It may be tonic to cool off the temper.  

Cool Off with Exercise

A great outlet to reduce tension is physical activity: use your anger as fuel for a healthier lifestyle.

Test various workouts and figure out which are most effective at calming your anger. Some people prefer aggressive exercise, such as kickboxing or running, while others find quieter activities more beneficial, such as walking, gardening, or (gasp!) cleaning.

 Do Your Homework

If you feel extremely angry because of something that’s out of your control, do your homework before reacting. Look beyond what has happened and find out why. Look past someone’s actions and look at their intentions: most of the time, they may not have intention to hurt you.

There are always underlying circumstances—a cause and effect—and it’s crucial to look at a situation from every angle so all perspectives are taken into account. Nothing diffuses anger like logic.

 Discuss Your Anger with Someone Trustworthy

When you’re having a frustrating day or going through something that’s causing ongoing stress in your life, find someone trustworthy to talk to. This can be a family member, a close friend, or someone you work with. Even if they don’t offer specific advice, the simple act of sharing what’s bothering you might help you find a solution.

There have been many occasions where I went into a conversation asking a question, and found the answer during my stream of consciousness rant.

Listen to Music

Music is one of the best things to have in your dealing-with-anger arsenal because listening to aggressive music that matches your mood allows you to work through the emotion productively.

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