Someone once told me never to take a decision when I'm angry because there is no way you can think straight when you have lost it.
Here are some great tips to help in controlling your hanger culled from wikihow.com.
1. Take a break as soon as you recognize that you're angry.
You can take a break by stopping what you're doing, getting away from
whatever is irritating you, and/or just taking a breather. Getting away
from whatever is upsetting you will make it infinitely easier to calm
down.
- Remember that you do not have to respond to a situation immediately. You can count to 10 or even say “I will think about it and get back to you” to give yourself additional time to cool down as necessary.
- If you're angry at work, go to a room or step outside for a moment. If you're driving to work, consider sitting in your car so that you're in a space you own.
- If you're upset at home, go to a single-occupancy space (such as the bathroom) or for a walk or go for a walk with someone you trust or that can help you.
2. Breathe deeply. If your heart hammers with rage, slow
it down by controlling your breathing. Deep breathing is one of the
most important steps in meditation, which can contribute to controlling
emotions. Even if you do not fully “meditate,” using deep breathing techniques can offer similar benefits.
- Count to three as you inhale, hold the breath in your lungs for three more seconds, and count to three again as you exhale. Focus only on the numbers as you do this.
- Be sure that each breath in fully fills your lungs, causing your chest and belly to expand. Exhale fully each time, and pause between the exhale and the next inhale.
- Keep breathing until you feel that you have regained control.
