Use the Reappraisal Technique to Deal With Anger

When youre angry, rather than trying to push down your rage, try reappraising the situation.

A change in perspective may help change your emotional response.

However, another context may make you less angry.

For example, if a driver cuts you off on the freeway, you may get angry.

You want to scream back.

Or even hit them.

But what if I told you their mother passed away yesterday?

Or that they were going through a tough divorce and just lost custody of their kids?

Youd let it go.

Youd probably even respond to their anger with compassion.

Situation is the same.

But the story youre telling yourself about the event changed everything.

Of course, this wont fix all anger.

Discovering a spousehas been cheating on you, for example, will always make you angry.

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