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  Anger management: strategies for controlling your anger  
 
Relaxation
Cognitive restructuring
Problem solving
Better communication
Using humour
Changing your environment
 
     
  Problem Solving  
  Sometimes our anger and frustration are caused by very real and inescapable problems in our lives. Not all anger is misplaced, and often it's a healthy, natural response to these difficulties. Some people have a cultural belief that every problem has a solution, and it adds to their frustration to find out that this isn't always the case. The best attitude to bring such a situation is to focus not on finding the solution but rather on how to handle and face the problem.  
     
  Make a plan and check your progress along the way. (People who have trouble with planning might find a good guide to organizing or time management helpful.) Resolve to give it your best, but also not to punish yourself if an answer doesn't come right away. If you can approach it with your best intentions and efforts, and make a serious attempt to face it head-on, you will be less likely to lose patience and fall into all-or-nothing thinking, even if the problem does not get solved right away.  
     
  For professional assistance with anger management please call Wellnet on 084 944 9444 and a consultant will refer you to a counselor in your area.