10 steps for letting go of anger

Awareness

Become aware of your feelings and behaviors.

Responsibility

Take responsibility of your emotions and responses

Attitude

How you approach a situation will greatly influence your success or failure. If you have a positive attitude good things will happen.

Self-Talk

You have the choice on what you say to yourself. This will determine how you think and feel.

Responsibility over others

Don’t take responsibility for other people or things you cannot change and don’t have control over.

Resources

Have a stable support system that encourages positive changes in your life.

Self-care

People who take care of themselves feel better about who they are and are generally more happy.

Self-Esteem

Develop positive self-esteem. Those who are perpetually angry have low self-esteem.

Positive coping

Develop positive coping mechanisms in dealing with anger responses.

Practice

Practice new coping mechanisms. Journals may be helpful in keeping track of progress.