Managing Anger—When there is No One to Share the Pain
Turn Complaints into Requests.
Learn to take an optimistic viewpoint to
situations. For instance, suppose that you are in the waiting room of your
doctor’s office, and you have been waiting for over an hour to see him. In
the mean time, several people came in after you and have already been called
in for their appointment. Instead of getting angry, turn your anger around
and find out why you haven’t been called in. It could be an emergency that
has delayed your appointment.
Plan Ahead.
Think about the occasions that turn your normal good humor into
angry and uncomfortable situations. For instance, you know that there will
be tensions at a family dinner or holiday party that you can’t control. You
always feel uncomfortable and never want to be a part of the game. Instead
of getting angry and ending up in the middle of the situation, plan ahead
for the event and vow to keep your emotions in check.
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