Learn how to manage anger

ANGER is a natural emotion, usually a consequence of feeling wronged in some way. There is no problem in feeling anger, as long as you know how to express it. If you react violently in a verbal or even physical manner, you are mismanaging anger.

Mismanaging anger can lead to trouble in your work and personal relationships.

Yelling, screaming or threatening abuse can lose you a job or a client and alienate co-workers, friends and family. Anger can also affect your health.

If you are repeatedly feeling and suppressing surges of anger, an excess of adrenaline can lead to headaches, migraines, stomach aches, and hypertension as well as depression and feelings of alienation.

Learning to manage your anger is essential for good mental and physical health. If you feel that you are losing it, follow this three top tips for successful anger management and take control of your life. Relax your body

If you want to scream and shout, take some time out to relax. Practise meditation, take deep breaths and do yoga exercises to relax your body. If you prefer action, go for a run or work off your energy in the gym.

Control your thoughts

Stop stressing yourself out by obsessing over a problem by identifying your own cycle of thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

When you notice your thoughts straying to unhealthy patterns, cut the cycle by forcing yourself to think of something pleasant: your favourite book, film, memory or lunch.

Ask for help

If you feel that your anger is really out of control, then ask your doctor where to find a counsellor. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is an affirmation of being adult enough to know when you need expert advice.