THREE COMPONENTS OF ANGER

THOUGHTSFEELINGS

BEHAVIOR

THINK POSITIVE

DO POSITIVEFEEL

POSITVE

ANGER MANAGEMENT TIPSFrom the U.S. Army Quick Guide for Anger Management

•Think, "Stay cool. Don't react too fast. Check out your options."

• Take a deep breath.

• Squeeze your hands together into two tight fists, hold for 10 seconds and slowly release.

• Use earplugs and/or eye covers to "chill out" (when not on duty).

• Ask yourself if you fully understand the situation.

• Consider an alternative explanation.

• Try to understand where the other person is coming from.

• Ask yourself if your anger is

helpful or hurtful to you atthis time.