There's a lot out there to be mad at these days. Everyone seems to be angry (or, to use a non-legal term, "pissed off").
People just don't seem to be holding to their promises and commitments. Our clients are mad at us (somethings for good reason), and we getmad at our clients. Even in the best of times, our colleagues were oftentimes uncordial - - now, they are even worse.
Courtrooms, particularly in the larger cities, are "war zones." If you don't like "doing battle" (continuously), you should not be a litigator.
Our careers are on the line. Who knows what tomorrow holds for us?
...and, as for the economy, well, forget that !!!!
The more you think about it, the angrier you get.
What's that old saying, "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore."
So, what is one to do about all this? How are you going to blow off your "stream" - - express your anger?
Before you react to your anger by doing something stupid, give the following some thought:
- Log your anger. Keep track of what makes you go off, so it will be easier for you to recognize it for what it is when it happens. Learn what makes you angry so that you can develop strategies for containing and channeling it when it occurs.
- When you become angry with someone, try to see the situation from his or her point of view. Employing empathy in this way can defuse your anger.
- When all else fails, sometimes laughter is the best antidote to anger. Try to lighten up a little. Go to a funny movie. Do something fun.
- Try a relaxation technique like keep breathing. Remind yourself that a lot of the things that people become angry over are really not worth devoting the time and energy an angry outburst requires - - particularly if there is little, if anything, you can do to change the situation.
- Try to live every day as if it was your last day on Earth. Although it might sound like a cliche, this will help you keep or regain your perspective.
- Be forgiving. As difficult as it may be, try letting go of past hurts and resentments. This is difficult to do, but the reward is your own peace of mind and happiness.
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