How do you calm yourself when angry?

Question

I meditate outside.

When I meditate, I try to sit comfortably and release my mind of any thoughts and then I quote to myself as I inhale and exhale,
"In" and "out". This helps me alot and it keeps me calm throughout the day.=)

Best,
TKDgirl

Answer 1

i meditate too. i try and look at the big picture. i try to seperate myself from the moment and usually realize that i was just stressed out because i let the little things take hold on me

Answer 2

I go to my kitchen, pick up a plate, go outside and throw the plate on the ground as hard as possible. If I ran out of plates which is common with me since I'm angry all the time I simply go into my car, close the doors and windows and scream at the top of my lungs! =]

Answer 3

Take deep breaths! I'm an easily get angry person, try meditating, it helps too.

Answer 4

First I have to walk away from whatever is making me angry, and then take a few deep breaths, and tell myself to calm down. I don't get angry too often.

Answer 5

If I don't have time or space to get away from the situation, a quick squirt of Rescue Remedy is nice and calming.

Answer 6

I don't get mad, I get evil. Kidding, what I do is sit down and figure out why I am angry, then I normally see the light and apologize to whoever made me angry even if it wasn't my fault. I always forgive.

Answer 7

count 1 to 10 and have deep breath

Answer 8

Controlled breathing and rubbing the bridge of my nose...it's a weird quirk and how my family knows to leave me alone.

Answer 9

i move away from the stressful situation. If i cant then i take deep breaths and count to ten.

Answer 10

Deep deep breaths and lots of them. I walk it off too or go swimming.