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Positive Thought Techniques for Anger Control

Have you ever heard the phrase “we are what we eat”? Well it should be “we are what we think”. Our thoughts if channelled correctly can be very powerful, for good or for bad.

It is very obvious how negative thoughts affect us. They can hold us back from being successful in our careers or any other endeavours we may dream about. You may have noticed that some people seem to naturally have the ability to do something while others hesitate, worry and tell all around them that they don’t think they will be able to do it. They put forward all kinds of reasons for this but fail to recognise that it is their own fear driven by their thought pattern that is really holding them back. The people who just get up and do things are not clouding their minds with negative thoughts and saying that they can’t, they just believe that they can.

The best way to change your thought pattern is to find a nice quiet place, take a few deep breaths and relax. Some call this meditation but if that’s not your cup of tea you can just call it relaxing and quietening the mind.

When you are at this stage you must think about your problem, in this case your reaction to events and people in your life that is manifesting as anger, you must imagine yourself calm and in control and repeat to yourself.

“I am calm, relaxed and in control of my emotions and reactions at any given stage of the day and under any circumstances.”

You can substitute this phrase with what ever feels most comfortable to you but you must repeat this to yourself 4-5 times a day when in this relaxed state. It is important for you to do this when you are relaxed because the mind is more open and receptive at this stage. Before you fall asleep at night is also a great time because then your mind will dwell on the thoughts all night. It is also very important to only repeat and think positive thoughts. If you do, it won’t be long before your subconscious mind picks up on this and your behaviour is modified.

This technique works, it works with anything not just controlling your anger. Try it!!

Another technique is to visualise your negative thoughts and resentments, make them separate from you. I like to use a horrible big brown balloon that is tied to me. This balloon represents all the negative feelings or emotions that I don’t want anymore. I basically cut it loose and watch if fly away.



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  • priya - April 20, 2010, 10:24 am
    Good article thanks
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    Sadanand Sutar - http://sls-pune.blogspot.com - August 16, 2010, 8:51 am
    One of the good articles on control of angers. The technique of visualising negative emotions with big brown balloon is innovative one! Thanks and all the best.
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