Anger. One of most volatile emotions one feels. To some, it happens, but it is not an emotion that takes them over. It is maybe something that is a small irritation. It is something they can easily control.

For others, this can trigger intense fury and rage. When that happens it gets out of control and turns destructive. This causes problems in relationships, work, and in your general quality of life.

A person who allows himself to get out of control is really controlled by this emotion and its unpredictableness.

With my experience in anger management counseling I would like to explore a couple of ways to control this emotion. The goal of is to reduce the emotional feelings the physical arousal that anger causes.

First thing you need to do is relax. One relaxation technique is to breath deeply. You can also you calming images. Another tool is to use slow calming words to repeat to yourself.

You don't have to just use these techniques for anger. Try to practice it everyday if you know that anger is an issue in your life.

Second is to change the way you think. Simply put, the anger may cause you to talk loudly, swear, and cause you to express yourself colorfully. These are just an expression of your inner thoughts. What you have to try to do is to replace this angry irrational thoughts with rational ones.

Instead of allowing yourself to feel you have been wronged, try to tell yourself that this is not the end of the world.

Third, you have to communicate more effectively. When a person gets in a heated discussion or gets angry, the communications often breaks down.Rather than thinking before speaking, their emotions let them say whatever.

Slow down and think about how best to communicate.

Finally, try to change the environment you are in. A lot of times when we are angry or frustrated, just stopping and going someplace else can change our moods completely.

This change of environment might give you just enough quiet time to calm your emotions down and get that anger under control.

Although not the final word, these bits of advice can help you start to control your anger. If you find it does not, you will want to go get some professional help.