Five Effective Ways to Tame Your Temper

 "If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow." 

It is wisely said that an enraged person himself is the primary victim of his anger. Anger, a normal and even healthy emotion may sometimes get destructive when it becomes intractable. Frequent and extreme anger may adversely affect one's health as it may foment hyper tention, anxiety etc and increase the risk of heart diseases and stroke. It also takes a toll on one's relationships as well because it wipes out trust and security. 

According to Bhagavad Gita, anger leads to clouding of judgement resulting deprivation of intellect followed by the destruction of the self. It apparently states the pertinence of staying calm at vexing situations. Here are five fail-safe and practical ways to keep the lid on your temper-tantrums.

1. Walk-out off the peeving situations

When you start feeling annoyed by a specific person, situation, thought or by a memory, leave that place immediately. You may go to another room or take a stroll outdoors. A rambling walk and change in vicinity is sure to soothe your nerves.

2. Pour out the stress

Writing down your thoughts and worries into a paper will instantly detox your mind. Keeping a journal is a great idea to track your emotions.

3. Breathing exercises & meditation

When you are fuming, the adrenaline and cortisol hormones accelerate your breathing and heart beat rate. It signals your brain that you are in jeopardy. Taking deep breath and exhaling slowly will help to reduce the activity of stress hormones.

4. Communicate with someone true-blue

A loyal listener is a miraculous healer. Call or visit a reliable friend or a counsellor, if possible. An open talk might help you to sort out and may deliver fruitful suggestions. Even a lighthearted chit-chat could restore your spirits. 

5. Transform your energy into something productive

Doing things which you are passionate about has a therapeutic effect. Painting a picture, scribbling down, moving your body mindfully or listening to your playlist will instantly bring about a quantum leap in your temper. You may also burn your stress by doing simple house chores like cleaning. 

All these tips are proven ways to beat your heat. Rather than worrying on the anticipation of the melancholy, it is momentous to re-shift the focus from unproductive emotions. Yet, anger being a heads-up it is vital to identify its cause and triggers. Anger could percase be a symptom of any medical condition, viz burnout, depression or antisocial personality disorder. In such instances a professional assistance will be indispensable. Long term programmes on anger management compiles physical and breathing exercises together with counselling.