Description:
When you feel angry, you are not bound to raw reactions. You can make well-informed choices regarding your use of anger.  In this segment, we will identify five basic choices you have as you experience anger.  Knowing your options (both healthy and unhealthy), you can become more effective in keeping anger within reasonable boundaries.
Something to Think about:

Suppressing anger is a choice, just as assertiveness is a choice.

If you are inclined to become harsh in your anger, that is not the result of an uncontrollable impulse.  You are responsible for how it comes out.

Managing anger is a matter of personal initiative, as opposed to hoping others will cooperate with you.

Let’s Talk Question:
If managing your anger is indeed a choice, why do you suppose so many people struggle with making wise choices?