There are many reasons anger management tips are useful. When someone does something to hurt you, this can stir up anger. Getting a parking ticket when there is no visible sign that says you cannot park there will get most of us angry. In fact, we have all felt angry at some point.

If you are uncomfortable with anger, then remind yourself that suppressing this feeling is not healthy. There may be a part of you that is too uncomfortable processing anger because it is “bad” to be angry. The bad thing about anger has to do with dealing with this emotion in destructive ways. Keep in mind that if you deal anger in healthy ways you will feel good and prevent negative outcomes. People who have trouble processing their anger in healthy ways can cause damage in their relationships and they are likely to experience anxiety and depression.

Here are ten healthy ways that you can get rid of anger:

1. Calmly talking about your anger with someone who is supportive of you.
2. Exercising.
3. Being in nature.
4. Doing artwork. (Paint or draw how you are feeling).
5. Visualization Meditation. (My Embracing Inner Peace CD can greatly help you to release anger).
6. Punching a punching bag for ten minutes.
7. Popping a balloon. (Try popping the balloon with your hands and not your fingers). Popping bubble wrap.
8. Listening to music that expresses how you feel.
9. Writing an anger letter. (After you write the letter, rip it up in tiny pieces and throw it away).
10. Yelling in your car while you visualize the person or situation you are angry at in the passenger’s seat. Do this while your car is parked and no one is around.

There is no need to spend more than one hour in any given day processing anger. You may discover that you only need ten or fifteen minutes at a time to get rid of this feeling. After you release anger, do something nurturing for yourself. You may want to read a good book or watch a funny movie. The more you release your anger in healthy ways, the better you will feel!

What tips do you have for releasing anger? We’d love to hear them. Please comment below.