3 Easy Ways to Conquer Inner Anger

Have you ever felt so angry you could throw something? Have you ever felt fumes igniting from your head? You are probably shaking, full of rage, and you feel out of control with anger. One minute you are perfectly calm, and then out of nowhere, something triggers and you blow up. Let's get right to it and conquer that anger! Overcome, release, and prevent inner anger with these 3 different methods.

1. Understand what triggers you

Everyone gets triggered based on different life experiences. By understanding what triggers you, you can develop awareness to anticipate potential anger outbursts. First, think back to when you were growing up. See if you are a yes to the following questions:

• Were you bullied?
• Did you have a poor quality relationship with friends/adults?
• Did you experience betrayal?
• Were you lonely? 
• Were you judged?
• Did you experience harsh language?
• Were you disrespected?
• Did you feel out of control?
• Did you feel violated?
• Were you put down or rejected? 

​If you answered yes to any of the above, that may be the source of your anger trigger. For example, let's say Dane experienced harsh language growing up. He may be triggered when someone let's out harsh language today. He may even be triggered by someone he doesn't know. Dane is walking down the street and walks past a stranger yelling at someone on their phone. Dane's subconscious recognizes and associates that experience to his own. Whether Dane is with friends or around strangers, by understanding he is sensitive to harsh language he can anticipate and move through a potential anger outburst.

2. release anger in minutes

Often times, anger is something people do not want to express. If you are feeling angry, this is a quick release method. The best part is, this method does not come at the expense of those you love and care about. Follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Stand up, put your hands on your hips, feel your feet on the ground 
• Step 2: Go grrrrrrrrrr, make a growling sound

By growling, you have the chance to express your anger. Through expressing, you release the anger and feel good.

3. Release anger with nutrition

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each body part is associated with a particular emotion. Anger is associated with the liver. The liver plays a crucial role in ridding the body of toxins. A clean liver means a clean filter for the body. By eating liver stimulating foods, the body can actually self-repair itself and release that anger physically. Foods for the liver include:

• Leafy greens: contain chlorophyll which purifies the blood and neutralizes heavy metals, pesticides, and toxic chemicals
• Apples: are known as the blood cleansing vacuum cleaner
• Beets: boost liver by loading it with nutrients and removing toxins that often get stored in the liver
• The cruciferous family, broccoli/cabbage/cauliflower: flush carcinogens from the liver and increase the rate of toxins that leave the body 

If you ever experience an anger outburst, try making yourself a liver friendly meal. This is a form of self care and something you can consciously do release anger through a physical outlet.

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