8 things to help you control your anger

Anger is a natural and sometimes useful emotion that reflects our inner state. This helps us instinctively identify and respond to dangerous situations. Anger can also be a great driving force to help us start doing really good things. However, more often than not, uncontrolled anger causes stress and problems in relationships with colleagues, relatives, friends, the outside world, and even with oneself.

We've put together 8 ways for you to manage your anger and take control of its destructive powers.

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1. Write through your anger: write down in great detail all the reasons why you are angry and upset. It can take a huge amount of tension off your body. Pay attention to every little thing that annoyed you, and describe it in as much detail as possible. Free your mind from these thoughts. Then you can either throw away the list or better yet, destroy it, de-stressing it once and for all.

2. Something as simple as a friendly hug can easily help you deal with your anger as it increases levels of oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that relieves stress and irritation. This will make you happier and more content no matter the situation.

3. Chewing gum has been proven to help you overcome terrible hostility towards everyone around you. This is due to the fact that when you actively move your jaw, the muscles of your face and body gradually release tension. So stock up on chewing gum for a particularly bad day, and you'll notice a significant difference in how you react to different situations.

4. You need to experience some form of exercise. Run a mile, walk for about 20 minutes, or do push-ups - each of these activities will help your brain produce endorphins, also known as happiness hormones, which burn off energy that could otherwise turn into hatred and irritation.

5. It may seem surprising, but singing is actually a great way to reduce stress and anger. Turn on your favorite song when you're in a bad mood, stay somewhere private, and enjoy singing your song with maximum power. It can take the pressure off your muscles and leave you in a much more pleasant mood than you might have imagined.

6. Don't overeat, of course, as you probably don't want to be mad at yourself later, but snack on something crunchy when you're especially mad at something. People like to listen to crunchy sounds, so it calms the mind. It can also help relieve tension in the jaw.

7. This idea may seem repulsive to you, but listen to us. Doing meaningless or repetitive household chores will really calm you down in no time. Work on your houseplants, groom your pet, tidy up your closet, or just try to tidy up your drawers and you'll be surprised at how quickly you achieve a peaceful state of mind.

8. Considering that simply being near a plant for about 10 minutes will help fill your brain with much-needed oxygen, you might find some greenery nearby. You will think more clearly, so it will be easier for you to let go of your anger.