Anger Management For Dummies

Learn to: Defuse your anger before it strikes Express your feelings calmly Identify anger triggers Release healthy anger effectively Successfully put anger in its proper place and live a vital, happy life! Anger is a completely normal human emotion. But when it turns destructive, it can lead to problems - at work, in relationships, and in the overall quality of life. Inside, you'll find trusted and authoritative information on anger-management methods, skills, and exercises that will help you identify sources of anger and release them in a healthy manner. Disengage from rage - identify anger and where it comes from, understand how emotions work, and debunk myths about anger Tame the beast - spot your anger buttons, figure out how, when, and where you express anger, and take a look at problems that accompany anger Keep your cool - take stock of the cost of your anger, decide whether it's productive to stay mad, and embrace transforming old patterns into positive ones Get a new outlook - discover how to dig out and challenge distorted thoughts, reexamine them, and put them to a better, healthier use Improve your health - find an array of specific skills and necessary lifestyle changes for managing difficult situations without excessive anger Open the book and find: How to manage your anger by focusing on what works The importance of a good night's sleep Ways to change your perspective on life Why carefully controlled expressions of anger are better for you than venting How to transform conflicts into challenges Advice on finding forgiveness and leading an anger-free life How managing your anger is completely within your power