How do I manage my anger?
- Melanie Gatt
- Aug 23
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 28
Did you know that anger, like all emotions, is a signal?
It has a function.
It lets us know that something is wrong within us.
Our values* are not respected.
Our rights are violated.
Our needs are not met.
When you feel angry, here's an anger management technique to use to discover the signal and its function.
The ingredients of anger management
Your 2 Hands
2 opening verbs
TO ALLOW
TO PROTECT
3 action verbs
TO BE
TO HAVE
TO DO
Ready ?
The Technique
In one hand, put the verb ALLOW
In the other hand, put the verb PROTECT
For each the opening verb, you will add actions verb in order to get these inspiring sentences :
Anger ALLOWS me to BE what?
Anger ALLOWS me to HAVE what ?
Anger ALLOWS me to DO what ?
Anger PROTECTS me to BE what ?
Anger PROTECTS me to HAVE what ?
Anger PROTECTS me to DO what ?
The Red Flags
Usually, when you first ask yourself these questions, your brain answers : "Well, nothing ! Anger doesn't allow me to do anything !"
Ask yourself the question several times.
Take the time to immerse yourself in these questions.
Take the time to breathe through your answers.
Bonus
This anger management technique work with
every invasives emotions
every uncomfortable behaviors
Enjoy !
*si tu veux découvrir tes valeurs, va jeter un coup d'oeil sur cet exercice puissant.
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