What makes us angry? Traffic jams, cold callers, rude shop workers- whatever may be the cause, we need to let them go not only to make our relationship better but also to live longer.
Researchers from Iowa State University found the angriest 25 percent had 1.57 times increased the risk of dying earlier compared to the calmest 25 percent. Though nobody yet knows why the angriest men are likely to die early, the previous studies show, the increased ratio of anger leads men to a variety of negative physiological processes.
According to the researchers, atherosclerosis, when the arteries become clogged up by fatty substances like plaques, is often found in the men having a short temper which often results in the serious and potentially fatal health events like heart attack.
Here We give 7 simplest techniques to restrain your anger which will be based on the advice given by the Clinical psychologist and specialist in anger management.
1. Recognise Your Anger Signs
As you get angry, your heart beats faster, and you start to breathe more quickly. Some other signs might also be seen as tension in your shoulders or clenching fists. Isabel suggests if you realize these signs, get out of the situation immediately.
2. Count to 10
If you ever realize you are getting angry, then counting to 10 or sometimes in descending order gives you time to cool down and think more clearly and overcome the impulse to lash out.
3. Breathe Slowly
Taking a long and slow breath is often considered as the trick to focus your mind, and it is also helpful in getting away from rage. Isabel says, "You automatically breathe in more than out when you're feeling angry, and the trick is to breathe out more than in. This will calm you down effectively and help you think more clearly."
4.Talk About How You Feel
Talking about your feeling with a friend or to your closest person can be useful in handling the anger. It helps you get a different perspective on the situation.
5. Be Creative Enough To Get On Top Of Your Emotions
Playing some outdoor games, writing, listening to the music, playing instruments or painting can release tension and help you to get rid of anger.
6. Observe The Way You Think
Feelings are dependent on the way and pattern of your thinking. Isabel says, "Try to let go of any unhelpful ways of thinking. Thoughts such as 'It's not fair,' or 'People like that shouldn't be on the roads' can make your anger worse." So you need to let this kind of feeling go, and it will be easier to calm down.
7. Try Meditation
Meditation can help you in controlling anger
Source: The Shillong Times
Regular yoga practice, pranayama, and meditations are helpful in controlling anger. Especially, meditation is taken as the tool for focusing and making your mind and soul pure so, just twenty minutes of meditation in the morning is sufficient to keep anger at bay for the entire day.
