Mindfulness to Manage Your Anger

5 Minutes of Peace · Sep 16, 2022 · 4m

Steps for Using Mindfulness to Manage Your Anger

You’ve probably heard about mindfulness. You may even have a regular mindfulness practice that you follow. But did you know you can use mindfulness to help manage your anger? Mindfulness experts have identified several key steps you can take to control and manage your negative emotions.

1. Observe your body’s signals

When you're angry, your body sends out all sorts of messages from rapid heartbeat to clenched jaw, stomach, and hand muscles. Your breathing may become light and shallow. You’re ready to fight or fight.

2. Use your breath

Breathe…