Don't Get Mad - Fight Off Fury - Marie Claire Mag Staff

"Learn how to find instant calm in the most maddening moments."

Below will inspire you to control your passions within due bounds. Not only good for your well being and blood pressure, keeps you less stressed and young!

"RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINES

Anger is often associated with frustration – and there's nothing more frustrating than computer malfunctions and automated answering services. But hassles are part of life, explains psychologist Sarah Edelman, who says it's pointless to expect life will always be fair or run like clockwork. She warns that anger can escalate your preception of a situation, so avoid using words like "always" and "never", as in, "My computer never works."

TRAFFIC TANTRUMS

You're stuck in traffic and running late, so what should you do? When you feel yourself getting angry, change the CD or radio station, advises John Kotroni, from Alchemy Psychology Services. This physical act symbolises a mental shift away from anger, and will distract you. Still boiling? If you're at a standstill in traffic, try this desensitisation task: flick on the wipers and, keeping your head still, follow the blades with your eyes for a few seconds. This will divert your attention and snap you out of your rage.

PEOPLE PROBLEMS

It may have started as a reasonable discussion, but before you know it, you're in full fury. Kotroni says when you're angry, your cerebral cortex becomes so overwhelmed by emotion that you can't think rationally. So at the first signs of anger - raised heartbeat, sweaty palms - focus on your breathing or clench your hands 20 times to override your anger response. Alternatively, choose a "trigger word" (or song) that will remind you to callm down when you become enraged."

Most times I defer worrying or avoid it altogether. Rationally thinking, there is no point in worrying... you won't get to that appointment faster or solve your woes quicker. Positive action will solve your problems and don't expect your problem to "go away" - most of the time they won't. Either treat them as a non-problem or take them head on.

Another thing is driving faster will most likely save you a mere five minutes, but think of the negatives: you might get into an accident that either would cause your life, limbs or worse you might injure or kill someome else - that is a very high price to pay in your lifetime, unless you die first! Driving slow but sure and safely will get you in your destination in one piece plus whoever elese is with you - most likely a loved one. Don' t gamble with your life much less with the lives of your loved ones - just not worth it.

By the way, article above lifted from here.