Get Assertive with Your Anger

We are often taught to supress our anger and hold it inside. That´s not healthy as it can lead to high blood pressure, depression, and more. Instead, express anger in assertive and appropriate ways. Try these tips: - acknoweldge angry feelings. Don´t let them accumulate and lead to a blow up. - Talk about your anger with a friend or write about it in a journal. Don´t hold onto it. - Don´t act until you´ve had a chance to cool off and think about the situatin and your response calmly. - Try to forgive. While it is difficult, forgiveness will help you to get over your anger and move past it.