Seeing Red: Is Venting Anger Helpful?

Seeing Red: Is Venting Anger Helpful? 
by Annie Tucker Morgan

How to Control ItIf you’re experiencing frequent negative outbursts or feelings of rage, or are finding that your relationships with your family members, friends, or coworkers are suffering as a result of your volatile behavior, free anger-management resources abound online. The Mayo Clinic, for example, offers ten tips for taming a bad temper on its website. These include:

1. Take a time-out; count to ten before reacting outwardly to an aggravating situation.
2. Give yourself time away from the person you’re angry with.
3. Once you’re calm, express your anger in a nonconfrontational way.
4. Get some exercise.
5. Think carefully before you say anything.
6. Identify solutions to the situation.
7. Use “I” statements when describing the problem.
8. Don’t hold a grudge.
9. Use humor to release tensions.
10. Practice relaxation skills.

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