Do you smoke when someone bites you in traffic? Is your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion - but it is essential to deal with it positively. Uncontrolled anger can weigh on both your health and your relationships. Ready to get your passion under control?

Start by considering these ten anger management tips.

1. Think before you speak: -

In the heat of the moment, it is easy to say that you will regret it later. Take a few moments to collect your thoughts before you say anything - and allow others involved in the situation to do the same.

 2. Once you calm down, express your anger: -

As soon as you are thinking clearly, express your frustration in a vocal but non-relevant way. Try to control your concerns and needs clearly and directly without telling others or controlling them.

 3. Do some exercise: - 

Physical activity can help reduce the stress that can make you angry. If you feel your anger increasing, go for brisk walking or running, or spend some time doing other enjoyable physical activities.

 4. Take a timeout: -

Timeouts are not just for children. Give yourself short breaks during the day, which is stressful. A few moments of quiet time can help you feel better prepared to move forward without getting irritated or angry.

 5. Identify possible solutions: -

Instead of focusing on the thing that has made you mad, work on solving the issue at hand. Does your child's messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Does your partner come late for dinner every night? Schedule a meal later in the evening - or agree to eat on your own a few times a week. Remind yourself that anger will not cure anything and can only make it worse.

6. Stay with 'I' Statements: -

To avoid having criticism or blame - which can only increase stress - use "I" statements to describe the problem. Be respected and distinguished. For example, say, "I am upset that you never work without the consonant." 

 7. There is not a catch: -

Forgiveness is a powerful tool. If you allow anger and other negative feelings to exclude positive emotions, you can swallow yourself with your bitterness or sense of injustice. But if you can forgive someone who offended you, you can probably learn from the situation and strengthen your relationship.

 8. Use humor to release stress: -

Being lighter can help to spread fear. Use humor to help you cope with the anger you are experiencing and, possibly, any unrealistic expectations that you have about how things should go. Avoid satire, though - it can hurt feelings and make things worse.

 9. Practice relaxation skills: - 

When your anger flares up, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep breathing exercises, visualize a relaxing scene, or repeat a calm word or phrase, such as "take it easy." You can also listen to music, write in a magazine, or do some yoga - whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.

10. Know when to seek help: -

Learning to control anger is often a challenge for everyone. Seek advice with anger issues. If your passion gets out of control, it causes you to do things that make you regret or hurt people.