One Minute Mental Health: Stop recalling anger experiences

 

Here are some ways to help us stop recalling the images that make us angry in times of anger:

Do something else to divert your attention

• For example, talking to someone, or doing something simple and fun

Focus on the present moment

• Remind yourself to focus on the present moment when your mind wanders to previous anger experiences

Be a spectator

• Imagine yourself as a spectator, observing detachedly your anger thoughts emerge from one side and then drift away to the other side

Transform anger

• Anger is often a signal to tell you there are unfulfilled desires deep in your heart
• Learn more about the sources of your anger to make appropriate changes

One Minute Mental Health

Student Health Service, Department of Health

September 2022