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Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
2. Once you're calm, express your anger
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1. Think before you speak
2. Once you're calm, express your concerns
3. Get some exercise
4. Take a timeout
5. Identify possible solutions
6. Stick with 'I' statements
7. Don't hold a grudge
8. Use humor to release tension
9. Practice relaxation skills
10. Know when to seek help
Content
1. Think before you speak
2. Once you're calm, express your concerns
3. Get some exercise
4. Take a timeout
5. Identify possible solutions
6. Stick with 'I' statements
7. Don't hold a grudge
8. Use humor to release tension
9. Practice relaxation skills
10. Know when to seek help
6. Stick with 'I' statements
Criticizing or placing blame might only increase tension. Instead, use "I" statements to describe the problem. Be respectful and specific. For example, say, "I'm upset that you left the table without offering to help with the dishes" instead of "You never do any housework."