Here is a list of time-honoured ways to control your anger: - count to 10 or more
- listen to music
- throw a pillow
- walk away
- scream into a pillow
- have a bath
- call someone on the telephone
- get outside
- stamp feet
- get kids to join in
- warn people - say "I'm angry"
- use humour to break a mood
- exercise
- breathe deeply
- change routine
- clean dishes, house
- get rid of what causes the stress
- turn TV on
- write it down
- cry
To be able to control anger you need: - enough sleep
- healthy food
- exercise
Signs of anger: - heart beats faster
- head hurts
- feel agitated, tense
- eyes bug out
- shake
- lips get tight
- clench teeth, hands or toes
- raise voice
- cry, get emotional
- voice shaky
- pace room
- slam doors
- throw things
- turn music on loud
Adapted from material produced by: Janice Webb, Better Beginnings for Kingston Children. |
