Managing Anger (:

Today's lesson was definitely an interesting one. I certainly enjoyed myself so much at LMS tutorial today, especially during the role play part. My group had so much fun writing out the script and certainly, looking forward to perform the script out. Our group acted out on how Backstabbing can lead to anger within one. And I'm sure that anyone facing backstabbing from someone close will definitely lead to disappointment and anger. Who will be able to accept someone who smiles and act friendly in front of you, and yet backstabs you from behind? I guess nobody will. So anyway, I've had fun and I hope everyone enjoyed our play too (:

So, anger.. It is part of everyone's life. There will definitely be times when one need to mange one's anger- be it with family, friends, relationship or at workplace/school. However, after today's session, I've learnt more about anger management and it will certainly help alot in future for me. For me, when I'm angry, I tend not to think of the consequences and usually end up regretting. When anger gets over me, I get harsh and agitated; and it will keep probing my mind. I will spend like 3/4 of my time thinking and thinking about it, and starts to curse and swear. One way I vent my frustration is by confiding in my close friends and my family. As my family is very close to me and we have very strong family bonding, I don't find it hard to say out my problems to my family, even relationship problems. My parents are more open-minded about relationship, hence they are willing to accept teenagers' thinkings(which is really good) AS LONG AS I know how to differentiate what is right and wrong. So, often when I face setbacks which make me angry, I talk it out. I curse and swear, and my parents will give me good advices. (: My friends also lend a listening ear to my frustrations, and often cool me down by going out with me and all. After this lesson, I realised that this is a form of CONTROL of my anger. And I think it will certainly help alot! (:

So I've learnt alot on anger management. I have learnt that there are EMOTION & PHYSICOLOGICAL RESPONSES to anger; I have also learnt that there are CONTROL, OUTBURST and WITHDRAWAL (COW) ways to control anger. Suggestions such as listening to music to cool down my nerves, to keep myself busy to prevent about thinking too much and also writing a diary are good ways to manage anger in a non-violent and mature way. Indeed, what good does it do to me if I continue to keep myself distracted from all these un-necessary anger when these things/people are not even worth my attention to be drawn towards. After today's lesson, I realised that anger can really bring one person down if he/she does not know how to handle the situation; I think it is better to let it go and move on, besides, the people that may brought these unhappiness to you, are laughing away knowing that they have succeeded in maying you angry! Afterall, you've seen their true colours, as long as one's conscience is clear, we should learn to let go of our anger and instead, manage it in a way to make the guilty parties feel guilty! Someone filled with guilt will not be able to sleep well, remember that and it will keep you smirking away. (: