Look to see if you can find something like “They should not act that way” or “They’re no damn good for doing what they did.” But, that too doesn’t get you bent out of shape with anger. You’re probably telling yourself I don’t like their behavior. That response, however, is a question, and questions do not create anger. Next, ask yourself, what am I telling myself about (name the event) that gets me to feel angry? Many people answer, “Why’d they do that?” with an intense and frustrated tone of voice. You may recall an event such as someone cut you off in traffic, failed to follow through on an agreement, or treated you with disrespect. Think, what happened that I’m angry about? To discover your thinking that creates your anger, we suggest that you look for the event about which you are angry and then look for your belief about that event. Your own thinking corresponds with your anger more than the actions of others. If that were the case, there would be little you could do about your anger except to stay away from most people!įortunately, others don’t create your anger. “They make me angry” is a common statement. People often think that other people create their anger. Reducing Your Anger in Addiction Recovery
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